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Oaxaca Mezcal Distilleries
Traditional palenques in the valleys surrounding Oaxaca where artisan mezcaleros produce Mexico's iconic smoky agave spirit using ancient methods.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
San José del Progreso is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Magdalena Ocotlán, 40km from Árbol del Tule.
San José del Progreso is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 2,833, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San José del Progreso 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 José del Progreso to your route.
San José del Progreso is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 66.34 km2. It is part of the Ocotlán District in the south of the Valles Centrales Region. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 6,164.
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San José del Progreso is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.6867 latitude, -96.6847 longitude.
San José del Progreso has a population of approximately 2,833 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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landmark
Traditional palenques in the valleys surrounding Oaxaca where artisan mezcaleros produce Mexico's iconic smoky agave spirit using ancient methods.
27 km · about 30 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.
39 km · about 45 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.
40 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A vibrant colonial city famous for its indigenous cultures, mezcal, mole cuisine, and colorful markets nestled in a mountain valley.
43 km · about 50 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.
44 km · about 50 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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