natural wonder
Hierve el Agua
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Oaxaca, Mexico · North America
Zacatepec sits on the route: 15 minutes from La Candelaria, 50km from Hierve el Agua.
Zacatepec is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 2,151, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Zacatepec 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 Zacatepec to your route.
Santiago Zacatepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. It is part of the Sierra Mixe district within the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca Region. The Spanish municipality was founded around 1520.
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Zacatepec is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.1600 latitude, -95.9146 longitude.
Zacatepec has a population of approximately 2,151 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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natural wonder
Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.
50 km · about 60 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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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