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A pre-Columbian hilltop archaeological site overlooking the Oaxaca Valley, once the ancient capital of the Zapotec civilization with a grand ceremonial plaza.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
Ánimas Trujano works well as a base: 5 minutes from San Isidro Monjas, 10km from Árbol del Tule.
Ánimas Trujano is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 3,505, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Ánimas Trujano sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ánimas Trujano to your route.
Animas Trujano is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 6.7 km2, and it is part of the Centro District in the Valles Centrales region. Its climate is warm most of the time, and the municipal area has a diversity of both animal and plant species. As of 2005, theRead more
municipality had a total population of 3,189, the majority of them being Catholic. Approximately 69 people speak an indigenous language, according to the 2005 INEGI census. The origin of the name "Animas Trujano" dates to the times of the Mexican War of Independence. Originally, the municipality was just called "Animas", but people decided to add the word "Trujano" in honor to Valerio Trujano. He spent a little time in Animas, but then he was executed by the Spanish royalist army during the Mexican War of Independence. One of the attractions of Animas Trujano is the "Danza de la Pluma". People also celebrate the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe on December 12, a festival in honor of the Virgin of Rosario, the Holy Week and more.
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Ánimas Trujano is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.9891 latitude, -96.7136 longitude.
Ánimas Trujano has a population of approximately 3,505 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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ancient ruins
A pre-Columbian hilltop archaeological site overlooking the Oaxaca Valley, once the ancient capital of the Zapotec civilization with a grand ceremonial plaza.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A vibrant colonial city famous for its indigenous cultures, mezcal, mole cuisine, and colorful markets nestled in a mountain valley.
9 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A Montezuma cypress in Santa María del Tule with the world's widest trunk, in a churchyard directly beside Highway 190.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Traditional palenques in the valleys surrounding Oaxaca where artisan mezcaleros produce Mexico's iconic smoky agave spirit using ancient methods.
13 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
A Zapotec hilltop city in the Tlacolula valley with the largest ballcourt in Oaxaca and the labyrinthine Palace of the Six Patios, plus a fortress ridge with sweeping valley views. Usually you have it to yourself.
28 km · about 35 min drive
ancient ruins
A Zapotec archaeological site famous for its intricate geometric mosaic fretwork carved into stone, considered the most important Mesoamerican site after Monte Albán.
38 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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