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Santa Lucía Ocotlán

Oaxaca, Mexico · North America

About Santa Lucía Ocotlán

Santa Lucía Ocotlán is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Praxedis de Guerrero, 35km from Árbol del Tule.

Santa Lucía Ocotlán is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 3,544, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santa Lucía Ocotlán 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 Lucía Ocotlán to your route.

About Santa Lucía Ocotlán

Santa Lucía Ocotlán is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km2. It is part of the Ocotlán District in the south of the Valles Centrales Region As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of .

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Where is Santa Lucía Ocotlán located?

Santa Lucía Ocotlán is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.7376 latitude, -96.6788 longitude.

What is the population of Santa Lucía Ocotlán?

Santa Lucía Ocotlán has a population of approximately 3,544 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
3,544
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Oaxaca
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.7376, -96.6788

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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right

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

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Worth the detour from Santa Lucía Ocotlán

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.

22 km · about 25 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.

35 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.

35 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.

35 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Hierve el Agua

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

45 km · about 50 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 Lucía Ocotlán.

San Dionisio Ocotlán

🇲🇽 Mexico

1 km awayPop. 1,007

San Pedro Mártir

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,674

Praxedis de Guerrero

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,576

Magdalena Ocotlán

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,084

San Pedro Apóstol

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 1,447

Asunción Ocotlán

🇲🇽 Mexico

5 km awayPop. 2,580

San José del Progreso

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 2,833

Ocotlán de Morelos

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 15,016

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