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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
Santa Cruz Mixtepec is worth a stop: 10 minutes from San Bernardo Mixtepec, 39km from Árbol del Tule.
Santa Cruz Mixtepec is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 1,338, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santa Cruz Mixtepec 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 Santa Cruz Mixtepec to your route.
Santa Cruz Mixtepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The town covers an area of 66.34 km2. It is part of the Zimatlán District in the west of the Valles Centrales Region.
In 2005, the municipality had a population of 2,984.
The church is notable for a number of colonial-era santos orRead more
statues of the saints, many of them executed in fine polychrome that has been well preserved.
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Santa Cruz Mixtepec is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.7923 latitude, -96.8820 longitude.
Santa Cruz Mixtepec has a population of approximately 1,338 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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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.
30 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.
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.
35 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.
39 km · about 45 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.
50 km · about 55 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.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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