Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
Santiago Apoala sits on the route: 10 minutes from Santa María Apazco.
Santiago Apoala is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 186, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Santiago Apoala 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 Santiago Apoala to your route.
Santiago Apoala is a village and municipality in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, located north of Oaxaca city.
It is part of the Nochixtlán District in the southeast of the Mixteca Region.
The name “apoala” is from Nahuatl meaning “water that destroys”. It is 1,970 meters (6,460 ft) above sea level. It is part of theRead more
Mixtec area of Oaxaca state and is also known by its Mixtec name of “Yutatnoho” which means “river where the lords come from”. Its foundation date is unknown but local legends say this was one of the first areas settled by the Mixtecs.
There are two waterfalls nearby called Cascadas de Apoala and Cola de Serpiente (snake’s tail). Each is more than 50 meters (160 ft) high and there are number natural springs in the area.
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Santiago Apoala is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.6481 latitude, -97.1365 longitude.
Santiago Apoala has a population of approximately 186 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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