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El Rosario

Oaxaca, Mexico · North America

About El Rosario

El Rosario works well as a base: 5 minutes from San Agustin de las Juntas, 6km from Árbol del Tule.

El Rosario is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 11,707, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, El Rosario 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 El Rosario to your route.

About El Rosario

San Antonio de la Cal is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southeastern Mexico and is the fifth most densely populated municipality in Oaxaca; only four Oaxacan municipalities are more densely populated than it: Oaxaca, San Jacinto Amilpas, Santa Lucía del Camino, and Santa Cruz Amilpas. The municipality covers an

Read more area of 11 km2. It is part of the Centro District in the Valles Centrales region. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 15,071.

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El Rosario offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is El Rosario located?

El Rosario is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.0427 latitude, -96.6921 longitude.

What is the population of El Rosario?

El Rosario has a population of approximately 11,707 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
11,707
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Oaxaca
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.0427, -96.6921

Emergency & Services

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from El Rosario

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Oaxaca City

A vibrant colonial city famous for its indigenous cultures, mezcal, mole cuisine, and colorful markets nestled in a mountain valley.

5 km · about 10 min drive

natural wonder

Árbol del Tule

A Montezuma cypress in Santa María del Tule with the world's widest trunk, in a churchyard directly beside Highway 190.

6 km · about 10 min drive

ancient ruins

Monte Alban

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

Oaxaca Mezcal Distilleries

Traditional palenques in the valleys surrounding Oaxaca where artisan mezcaleros produce Mexico's iconic smoky agave spirit using ancient methods.

16 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Yagul

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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Mitla

A Zapotec archaeological site famous for its intricate geometric mosaic fretwork carved into stone, considered the most important Mesoamerican site after Monte Albán.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Hierve el Agua

Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.

48 km · about 55 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near El Rosario.

San Antonio de la Cal

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 20,198

Santa Cruz Amilpas

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 10,120

San Sebastián Tutla

🇲🇽 Mexico

2 km awayPop. 4,534

San Agustin de las Juntas

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 6,923

San Francisco Tutla

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 3,333

Oaxaca

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 255,029

Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 67,086

San Agustín Yatareni

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 3,709

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