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Hierve el Agua
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
La Candelaria sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Juan Metaltepec, 54km from Hierve el Agua.
La Candelaria is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 1,641, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, La Candelaria 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 La Candelaria to your route.
Totontepec Villa de Morelos (Totontepec Mixe: Anyukojm) is a town and municipality, in the Sierra Mixe district of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is located 1,840 meters above sea level and 146 kilometers from the state capital, Oaxaca de Juárez. The toponym "Totontepec" is of Nahuatl origin, meaning "hot hill". InRead more
the local dialect of Mixe the town is called Anyukojm, meaning "place of thunder."
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La Candelaria is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.2183 latitude, -95.9331 longitude.
La Candelaria has a population of approximately 1,641 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico2 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
54 km · about 60 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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