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Santa María Velato

Oaxaca, Mexico · North America

About Santa María Velato

Santa María Velato sits on the route: 10 minutes from Coatecas Altas, 56km from Hierve el Agua.

Santa María Velato is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 1,175, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santa María Velato 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 Velato to your route.

About Santa María Velato

Coatecas Altas is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 125.03 km2. It is part of the Ejutla District in the south of the Valles Centrales Region. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 4,822.

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Where is Santa María Velato located?

Santa María Velato is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.5042 latitude, -96.6451 longitude.

What is the population of Santa María Velato?

Santa María Velato has a population of approximately 1,175 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,175
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Oaxaca
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
16.5042, -96.6451

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

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

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Worth the detour from Santa María Velato

4 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.

46 km · about 55 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.

55 km · about 65 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.

56 km · about 65 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 María Velato.

Coatecas Altas

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 2,851

Guixé

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,033

Heroica Ciudad de Ejutla de Crespo

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 9,748

San Miguel Ejutla

🇲🇽 Mexico

13 km awayPop. 803

San Simón Almolongas

🇲🇽 Mexico

13 km awayPop. 1,269

Taniche

🇲🇽 Mexico

13 km awayPop. 746

San Nicolás

🇲🇽 Mexico

14 km awayPop. 797

San Juan Lachigalla

🇲🇽 Mexico

14 km awayPop. 1,077

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