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Árbol del Tule
A Montezuma cypress in Santa María del Tule with the world's widest trunk, in a churchyard directly beside Highway 190.
0 km · about 5 min drive
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
Santa María del Tule works well as a base: 10 minutes from San Francisco Tutla, right by Árbol del Tule.
Santa María del Tule is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 7,636, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santa María del Tule 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 del Tule to your route.
Santa María del Tule is a town and a municipality in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
It is part of the Centro District in the Valles Centrales region.
It is located 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) SE of the city of Oaxaca on Highway 190. The town and municipality are named for the patron saint of the place, the Virgin Mary andRead more
“Tule” comes from the Náhuatl word “tulle” or “tullin” which means bulrush.
The town's claim to fame is as the home of a 2,000-year-old Montezuma cypress tree, known as the El Árbol del Tule, which is one of the oldest, largest and widest trees in the world. Its gnarled trunk and branches are filled with shapes that have been given names such as “the elephant,” “the pineapple” and even one called “Carlos Salinas’ ears.”
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Santa María del Tule is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.0468 latitude, -96.6363 longitude.
Santa María del Tule has a population of approximately 7,636 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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natural wonder
A Montezuma cypress in Santa María del Tule with the world's widest trunk, in a churchyard directly beside Highway 190.
0 km · about 5 min drive
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A vibrant colonial city famous for its indigenous cultures, mezcal, mole cuisine, and colorful markets nestled in a mountain valley.
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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.
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Traditional palenques in the valleys surrounding Oaxaca where artisan mezcaleros produce Mexico's iconic smoky agave spirit using ancient methods.
14 km · about 25 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.
22 km · about 25 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.
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Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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