natural wonder
Hierve el Agua
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
San Juan del Río is worth a stop: 20 minutes from San Lorenzo Albarradas, 12km from Hierve el Agua.
San Juan del Río is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 1,231, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Juan del Río 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 Juan del Río to your route.
San Juan del Río is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 94.73 km2. It is part of the Tlacolula District in the east of the Valles Centrales Region. As of 2020, the municipality had a total population of 1370 inhabitants.
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San Juan del Río is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.8829 latitude, -96.1607 longitude.
San Juan del Río has a population of approximately 1,231 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 Mexico5 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.
12 km · about 25 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.
22 km · about 25 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Traditional palenques in the valleys surrounding Oaxaca where artisan mezcaleros produce Mexico's iconic smoky agave spirit using ancient methods.
48 km · about 55 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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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