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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
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
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.
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 anRead 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 is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.0427 latitude, -96.6921 longitude.
El Rosario has a population of approximately 11,707 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico7 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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