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Santa Gertrudis

Oaxaca, Mexico · North America

About Santa Gertrudis

Santa Gertrudis is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Valdeflores, 34km from Árbol del Tule.

Santa Gertrudis is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 2,422, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santa Gertrudis 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 Gertrudis to your route.

About Santa Gertrudis

Santa Gertrudis is a town, and the seat of municipality of the same name, located in the region of the Valleys in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is approximately 41 km from the capital city of Oaxaca.

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Where is Santa Gertrudis located?

Santa Gertrudis is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.7858 latitude, -96.7981 longitude.

What is the population of Santa Gertrudis?

Santa Gertrudis has a population of approximately 2,422 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
2,422
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Oaxaca
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.7858, -96.7981

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Ambulance
911
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911
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from Santa Gertrudis

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Oaxaca Mezcal Distilleries

Traditional palenques in the valleys surrounding Oaxaca where artisan mezcaleros produce Mexico's iconic smoky agave spirit using ancient methods.

25 km · about 30 min drive

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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Oaxaca City

A vibrant colonial city famous for its indigenous cultures, mezcal, mole cuisine, and colorful markets nestled in a mountain valley.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Árbol del Tule

A Montezuma cypress in Santa María del Tule with the world's widest trunk, in a churchyard directly beside Highway 190.

34 km · about 40 min drive

ancient ruins

Yagul

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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Mitla

A Zapotec archaeological site famous for its intricate geometric mosaic fretwork carved into stone, considered the most important Mesoamerican site after Monte Albán.

49 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Hierve el Agua

Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.

56 km · about 65 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Santa Gertrudis.

Valdeflores

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,094

San Pablo Huixtepec

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 8,786

Santa Inés Yatzeche

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 921

Santa Ana Tlapacoyan

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,046

San Nicolás Quialana

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,042

Santiago Apóstol

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 3,616

Asunción Ocotlán

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 2,580

Santa Cruz Mixtepec

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 1,338

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