Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
San Pablo Villa de Mitla is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Xaagá, 11km from Hierve el Agua.
San Pablo Villa de Mitla is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 8,167, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Pablo Villa de Mitla 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 Pablo Villa de Mitla to your route.
San Pablo Villa de Mitla is a town and municipality in Mexico that is most famous for being the site of the Mitla archeological ruins.
It is part of the Tlacolula District in the east of the Valles Centrales Region.
The town is also known for its handcrafted textiles, especially embroidered pieces and mezcal. TheRead more
town also contains a museum containing a collection of Zapotec and Mixtec cultural items. The name “San Pablo” is in honor of Saint Paul, and “Mitla” is a hispanization of the Nahuatl name “Mictlán.” This is the name the Aztecs gave the old pre-Hispanic city before the Spanish arrived and means “land of the dead.” It is located in the Central Valleys regions of Oaxaca, 46 km from the city of Oaxaca, in the District of Tlacolula.
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San Pablo Villa de Mitla is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.9217 latitude, -96.3629 longitude.
San Pablo Villa de Mitla has a population of approximately 8,167 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 Mexico6 notable places within an hour's 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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
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
natural wonder
A Montezuma cypress in Santa María del Tule with the world's widest trunk, in a churchyard directly beside Highway 190.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
A vibrant colonial city famous for its indigenous cultures, mezcal, mole cuisine, and colorful markets nestled in a mountain valley.
42 km · about 50 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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