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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán works well as a base: 5 minutes from Oaxaca, 11km from Árbol del Tule.
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 67,086, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán 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 Xoxocotlán to your route.
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán is a small city and municipality located 5 km from the state capital of Oaxaca in the south of Mexico.
It is part of the Centro District in the Valles Centrales region.
The name comes from the Nahuatl word “xocotl” which means “sour or sweet and sour fruit” with the duplicative “xo” to indicateRead more
“very.” The meaning of the entire phrase means “among the very sour fruits.” The Mixtec name for the area was Nuunitatnohoyoo which means “land of the moon-faced flowers.” However, the community is most commonly referred to simply as Xoxo.
For almost all of its history, the municipality had been exclusively rural; however, since the late 20th century, rapid growth of the Oaxaca city area has spurred housing developments in Xoxo, causing problems with municipal services and encroachment on the Monte Albán archeological zone. There have been efforts to preserve and promote the municipality’s ancient traditions such as “martes de brujas” (Witch Tuesdays) and local customs associated with Day of the Dead. The latter draws a significant number of tourists to observe the vigils, altars and other activities associated with this community.
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Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.0296 latitude, -96.7352 longitude.
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán has a population of approximately 67,086 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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
A vibrant colonial city famous for its indigenous cultures, mezcal, mole cuisine, and colorful markets nestled in a mountain valley.
5 km · about 10 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.
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.
18 km · about 20 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
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.
41 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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