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San Jacinto Amilpas

Oaxaca, Mexico · North America

About San Jacinto Amilpas

San Jacinto Amilpas works well as a base: 5 minutes from La Cañada, 15km from Árbol del Tule.

San Jacinto Amilpas is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 13,860, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Jacinto Amilpas 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 San Jacinto Amilpas to your route.

About San Jacinto Amilpas

San Jacinto Amilpas is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southeastern Mexico and is the third most densely populated municipality in Oaxaca behind Santa Lucía del Camino and Santa Cruz Amilpas. The municipality covers an area of 12.76 km2. It is part of the Centro District in the Valles Centrales region. As of

Read more 2005, the municipality had a total population of 10,100.

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San Jacinto Amilpas 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 San Jacinto Amilpas located?

San Jacinto Amilpas is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.1019 latitude, -96.7623 longitude.

What is the population of San Jacinto Amilpas?

San Jacinto Amilpas has a population of approximately 13,860 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
13,860
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Oaxaca
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.1019, -96.7623

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Essential numbers in Mexico

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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 San Jacinto Amilpas

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

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.

7 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.

15 km · about 30 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.

26 km · about 30 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.

37 km · about 40 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Hierve el Agua

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

58 km · about 65 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

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