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A pre-Columbian hilltop archaeological site overlooking the Oaxaca Valley, once the ancient capital of the Zapotec civilization with a grand ceremonial plaza.
11 km · about 20 min drive
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
Santa María Coyotepec works well as a base: 5 minutes from Vicente Guerrero, 12km from Árbol del Tule.
Santa María Coyotepec is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 2,283, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santa María Coyotepec 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 María Coyotepec to your route.
Santa María Coyotepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of km2. It is part of the Centro District in the Valles Centrales region. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 2,070. Zaachila Zapotec is spoken in the town.
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Santa María Coyotepec is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.9666 latitude, -96.7051 longitude.
Santa María Coyotepec has a population of approximately 2,283 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.
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.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A vibrant colonial city famous for its indigenous cultures, mezcal, mole cuisine, and colorful markets nestled in a mountain valley.
12 km · about 25 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.
12 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.
27 km · about 30 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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