ancient ruins
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A Zapotec archaeological site famous for its intricate geometric mosaic fretwork carved into stone, considered the most important Mesoamerican site after Monte Albán.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
San Pedro Cajonos is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Pablo Yaganiza, 34km from Hierve el Agua.
San Pedro Cajonos is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 1,142, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Pedro Cajonos 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 Pedro Cajonos to your route.
San Pedro Cajonos is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southeastern Mexico, being the fourth smallest municipality in Oaxaca, but is still bigger than Santa Inés Yatzeche, Santa Cruz Amilpas, and Natividad. The municipality covers an area of km2.
It is part of the Villa Alta District in the center of the SierraRead more
Norte Region. It was founded on September 16, 1700 and given the name of San Pedro Cajonos. The language spoken in the town is a mix of Spanish and a lesser amount of spoken indigenous language called Cajonos Zapotec.
As of March 2020, the municipality had a total population of 1,081.
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San Pedro Cajonos is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.1688 latitude, -96.2624 longitude.
San Pedro Cajonos has a population of approximately 1,142 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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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.
29 km · about 35 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
34 km · about 40 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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Traditional palenques in the valleys surrounding Oaxaca where artisan mezcaleros produce Mexico's iconic smoky agave spirit using ancient methods.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A vibrant colonial city famous for its indigenous cultures, mezcal, mole cuisine, and colorful markets nestled in a mountain valley.
50 km · about 60 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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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