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Villa de Etla

Oaxaca, Mexico · North America

About Villa de Etla

Villa de Etla is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Guadalupe Etla, 25km from Árbol del Tule.

Villa de Etla is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 7,285, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Villa de Etla 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 Villa de Etla to your route.

About Villa de Etla

Villa de Etla is a town and municipality located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is located in the far northwestern part of the Central Valley of Oaxaca, about seventeen km from the capital. The town is centered on the church and former monastery of San Pedro y San Pablo, and as municipal seat functions as the

Read more local government for six other communities. Most of the town's history has been lost due to the lack of records, but oral tradition states that it was founded sometime in the 15th century. Today, the town is noted for its weekly Wednesday market, where one can find traditional merchandise such a local variety of white cheese, tamales, frames for donkeys and goat barbacoa prepared in an earthen oven.

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Where is Villa de Etla located?

Villa de Etla is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.2062 latitude, -96.7989 longitude.

What is the population of Villa de Etla?

Villa de Etla has a population of approximately 7,285 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
7,285
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Oaxaca
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.2062, -96.7989

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 Villa de Etla

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Oaxaca City

A vibrant colonial city famous for its indigenous cultures, mezcal, mole cuisine, and colorful markets nestled in a mountain valley.

17 km · about 20 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.

18 km · about 20 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.

25 km · about 30 min 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

46 km · about 55 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

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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San Agustín Etla

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