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OAXACA
AROUND, AND ROADS FEATURED SITES
Route through the outskirts of Oaxaca. Starts with a delicious breakfast in one of the many establishments that houses the most colorful of the city: the market "Benito Juárez". In any of this, you can taste the atole (hot drink from maize) or a hot chocolate, bread with a sweet or savory tamales. Once you have finished breakfast, addressing his car and head north of the city to find the Calzada Independencia Chapultepec, which, 12 km below will take you to the first stop on our path: the people of Santa Maria del Tule, where you can admire the famous "Tule Tree," an old ahuehuete of over 40 m high, 50 meters in diameter and an age of about 2000 years. But if you are seeking to acquire all kinds of woolen textiles gift or to decorate your home, the place indicated is the population of Teotitlán Valley, located some 25 km from the city of Oaxaca by núm the road. 190. After visiting this capital of the true artists of the textile industry, then take the same road, heading toward the Isthmus, to find a deviation that leads to the town of Ayutla. After traveling about 17 km find another diversion that will take you to Albarrán, just 5 km from this place you'll find the magnificent natural scenery of Hierve Water, where you can admire its spectacular waterfalls gritty, more than 50 m in height, which have been formed, with the passage of time, thanks to the constant runoff of the sulphurous waters that dominate the region on their surfaces. In this place apart to be able to admire the spectacular scenery, you can also swim in their pool famous for the high natural healing power of water they contain. This place is ideal for those looking for relaxation and rest. Finally, go back to taking your car and go now to the last point on the map, Huatulco, paradise on the coast of Oaxaca, located only 148 km from the city of Oaxaca, followed by No. road. 200 and taking the corresponding deviations. Surely you will be surprised with the magic and charm that surrounds its 9 bays washed by the tranquil waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Archaeological map in the surroundings of Monte Alban. Starts in the city of Oaxaca where part of a state highway that, after advancing 10 km, will take you to Monte Alban, ancient capital of the Zapotec culture, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, thanks to the invaluable artistic and cultural of the buildings that make it up. 5 km below, you can visit Zaachila, the last capital of the Zapotec in the Valley of Oaxaca where they had been discovered two of the richest graves in the region. Following 23 km to the east, you'll find the archaeological zone of Dainzú, near the town of Santa Maria del Tule, where you can observe a magnificent gallery of stone bas representing players of ball and four gods. 5 km further to the southeast, will Lambityeco, archaeological site near the town of Tlacolula, which is home to more than 200 mounds. The next stop is Teotitlán Valley, where part of a road that will lead to the archeological zone of Yagul, also nearby, the town of Santa Ana del Valle, you can admire its impressive game ball, the biggest in the region and The second throughout Mesoamerica. Because of the characteristics of this tour, we recommend that you do this in two or three days, allowing each to discover the secrets to hide these magical ancient capital of Mexico.
ARCHEOLOGY
Near the city of Oaxaca can visit ancient ceremonial centers of the Zapotec and Mixtec culture, which inhabited the current territory of the state of Oaxaca, during the pre-Hispanic times. Among the most important are:
Monte Alban. It is located 10 km southwest of the city of Oaxaca on a state highway s / n. It was the largest Indian capital of the region in the valleys of Oaxaca during the so-called classical period (400-800 AD) when it was inhabited by the Zapotec culture. After its abandonment, around the year 800 AD, was re-occupied by the Mixtec Indians who, in the Post period (1300-1521 AD) reused several of its buildings to deposit on them, the bodies of their rulers and offerings dead. Among its most important buildings are: the Great Plaza, surrounded by various structures, which have been identified as bedrooms, burials and common graves; the ball game; Building of the Dancers, the Palace, the South Platform and the Tomb 7 , Where it was discovered the great treasure that is currently on display at the Museum of Cultures in Oaxaca, as well as buildings J, G, H and I, related to the Indian astronomical observation. For its important cultural development, as well as its impressive architecture this monumental archaeological site was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the year 1987. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Mitla. It is located 48 km southeast of the city of Oaxaca by the federal highway No.. 190. He was one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Zapotec culture, which reached its height of splendor by the year 1200 AD when it was reoccupied by the Mixtec who rebuilt some of its most important buildings such as the Group of Columns, where the Great House Pezelao, one of the most beautiful architectural Mesoamerica, which is decorated with the many that indefinitely, immediately identify the architectural style of Mixtecs. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Dainzú. It is located 20 km southeast of the city of Oaxaca by núm the road. 190 due to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The name of this ancient ceremonial center means "Mountain of the body" in Zapotec language and was occupied between the years 600 BC and 1200 A.D. The architectural ensemble of three buildings communicated with staircases, terraces, courtyards and rooms; emphasizes the gallery bas in stone, which represents players ball in violent activities. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Lambityeco. It is located 28 km southeast of Oaxaca by núm the road. 190. Zapotec of influence, the site had been its greatest splendor between the years 700 and 750 AD Its main buildings include the Palace of the Chieftains; a tomb in which were buried their past leaders, and the Palace of the Priests, where there are two masks of stucco with the image of Cocijo, the Zapotec god of rain. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Yagul. It is located 36 km southeast of the city of Oaxaca by núm the road. 190 due to the Isthmus of Tehuatepec. Contemporary Monte Alban, the center reached its peak around the year 800 AD as one of the most important capital of the Zapotecs. Here you can explore numerous courtyards, rooms and tombs are prepared on a large platform, as well as the remains of the Palace of the Six Yards and the Ball Game, considered the largest in the Oaxaca region and the second in Mesoamerica. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Route through the outskirts of Oaxaca. Starts with a delicious breakfast in one of the many establishments that houses the most colorful of the city: the market "Benito Juárez". In any of this, you can taste the atole (hot drink from maize) or a hot chocolate, bread with a sweet or savory tamales. Once you have finished breakfast, addressing his car and head north of the city to find the Calzada Independencia Chapultepec, which, 12 km below will take you to the first stop on our path: the people of Santa Maria del Tule, where you can admire the famous "Tule Tree," an old ahuehuete of over 40 m high, 50 meters in diameter and an age of about 2000 years. But if you are seeking to acquire all kinds of woolen textiles gift or to decorate your home, the place indicated is the population of Teotitlán Valley, located some 25 km from the city of Oaxaca by núm the road. 190. After visiting this capital of the true artists of the textile industry, then take the same road, heading toward the Isthmus, to find a deviation that leads to the town of Ayutla. After traveling about 17 km find another diversion that will take you to Albarrán, just 5 km from this place you'll find the magnificent natural scenery of Hierve Water, where you can admire its spectacular waterfalls gritty, more than 50 m in height, which have been formed, with the passage of time, thanks to the constant runoff of the sulphurous waters that dominate the region on their surfaces. In this place apart to be able to admire the spectacular scenery, you can also swim in their pool famous for the high natural healing power of water they contain. This place is ideal for those looking for relaxation and rest. Finally, go back to taking your car and go now to the last point on the map, Huatulco, paradise on the coast of Oaxaca, located only 148 km from the city of Oaxaca, followed by No. road. 200 and taking the corresponding deviations. Surely you will be surprised with the magic and charm that surrounds its 9 bays washed by the tranquil waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Archaeological map in the surroundings of Monte Alban. Starts in the city of Oaxaca where part of a state highway that, after advancing 10 km, will take you to Monte Alban, ancient capital of the Zapotec culture, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, thanks to the invaluable artistic and cultural of the buildings that make it up. 5 km below, you can visit Zaachila, the last capital of the Zapotec in the Valley of Oaxaca where they had been discovered two of the richest graves in the region. Following 23 km to the east, you'll find the archaeological zone of Dainzú, near the town of Santa Maria del Tule, where you can observe a magnificent gallery of stone bas representing players of ball and four gods. 5 km further to the southeast, will Lambityeco, archaeological site near the town of Tlacolula, which is home to more than 200 mounds. The next stop is Teotitlán Valley, where part of a road that will lead to the archeological zone of Yagul, also nearby, the town of Santa Ana del Valle, you can admire its impressive game ball, the biggest in the region and The second throughout Mesoamerica. Because of the characteristics of this tour, we recommend that you do this in two or three days, allowing each to discover the secrets to hide these magical ancient capital of Mexico.
ARCHEOLOGY
Near the city of Oaxaca can visit ancient ceremonial centers of the Zapotec and Mixtec culture, which inhabited the current territory of the state of Oaxaca, during the pre-Hispanic times. Among the most important are:
Monte Alban. It is located 10 km southwest of the city of Oaxaca on a state highway s / n. It was the largest Indian capital of the region in the valleys of Oaxaca during the so-called classical period (400-800 AD) when it was inhabited by the Zapotec culture. After its abandonment, around the year 800 AD, was re-occupied by the Mixtec Indians who, in the Post period (1300-1521 AD) reused several of its buildings to deposit on them, the bodies of their rulers and offerings dead. Among its most important buildings are: the Great Plaza, surrounded by various structures, which have been identified as bedrooms, burials and common graves; the ball game; Building of the Dancers, the Palace, the South Platform and the Tomb 7 , Where it was discovered the great treasure that is currently on display at the Museum of Cultures in Oaxaca, as well as buildings J, G, H and I, related to the Indian astronomical observation. For its important cultural development, as well as its impressive architecture this monumental archaeological site was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the year 1987. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Mitla. It is located 48 km southeast of the city of Oaxaca by the federal highway No.. 190. He was one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Zapotec culture, which reached its height of splendor by the year 1200 AD when it was reoccupied by the Mixtec who rebuilt some of its most important buildings such as the Group of Columns, where the Great House Pezelao, one of the most beautiful architectural Mesoamerica, which is decorated with the many that indefinitely, immediately identify the architectural style of Mixtecs. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Dainzú. It is located 20 km southeast of the city of Oaxaca by núm the road. 190 due to the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The name of this ancient ceremonial center means "Mountain of the body" in Zapotec language and was occupied between the years 600 BC and 1200 A.D. The architectural ensemble of three buildings communicated with staircases, terraces, courtyards and rooms; emphasizes the gallery bas in stone, which represents players ball in violent activities. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Lambityeco. It is located 28 km southeast of Oaxaca by núm the road. 190. Zapotec of influence, the site had been its greatest splendor between the years 700 and 750 AD Its main buildings include the Palace of the Chieftains; a tomb in which were buried their past leaders, and the Palace of the Priests, where there are two masks of stucco with the image of Cocijo, the Zapotec god of rain. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Yagul. It is located 36 km southeast of the city of Oaxaca by núm the road. 190 due to the Isthmus of Tehuatepec. Contemporary Monte Alban, the center reached its peak around the year 800 AD as one of the most important capital of the Zapotecs. Here you can explore numerous courtyards, rooms and tombs are prepared on a large platform, as well as the remains of the Palace of the Six Yards and the Ball Game, considered the largest in the Oaxaca region and the second in Mesoamerica. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
When walking through the streets of Oaxaca, discover the architectural beauty of buildings, civil and religious-decorating its historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, thanks to the invaluable artistic and cultural constructions of the following:
Plaza de la Constitution. It is located between the streets Hidalgo, Trujano, Flores Magon and Bustamante, in the historic center. Its main attraction is its portals and a kiosk in art nouveau style that immediately, as transposed to the era of the early porfiriana S.XX.
Government Palace. Located on Av. Vicente Guerrero and Miguel Cabrera, this neoclassical style building facade, houses a large collection of murals, the work of artist Arturo Garcia Bustos, which dealt with historical themes of the past pre-Hispanic Oaxaca, conquest and Independence, as well as training of the universe and the ancient Indian thought. Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Alameda de Leon. It is located on Independence Street in the historic center. Settled in the place which once occupied the plaza call of Songs, because it was where potters offering these containers, such as Alameda garden was opened in 1843, and baptized so, in honor of the general and patriot Don Antonio de Leon.
Cathedral. It is located at the side of Alameda de Leon, in the historic center. It is the most important temple in the city. Its construction began in 1535, as the seat of the diocese, and was completed in 1574. His home is in baroque style with sculptures of Catholic saints that frame highlighted by a beautiful quarry with the image of the Assumption of Mary, a replica of The Titian canvas. Inside you can admire numerous works of art, images and relics of the nineteenth century, as the remains of the famous "Cross of Huatulco," the legendary symbol of faith among the inhabitants of the coast of Oaxaca state. Open every day from 6:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Temple and former Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzman. It is located on Macedonio Alcala street s / n, in the historic center. Regarded as one of the wonders of the city, this set is notable for the home from his temple, three bodies, and for the remarkable architecture of its baroque interior, recently remodeled, where they stand: the altarpiece, which is located at the bottom of the ship, its ten chapels and its great dome, decorated with 104 paintings and ovals of martyrs Dominicans between the XVI and XVIII. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Templo de San Felipe Neri. It is located at Av. Independence and street Tinoco y Palacios, in the historic center. Baroque facade, made of three bodies, three streets and an auction at the site contracted nuptials Benito Juárez, president of Mexico in the nineteenth century and Margarita Maza, Oaxacan woman who helped and protected the poor. Open daily from 9:00 am to 18:00 pm.
Basilica of Solitude. Located on Av. Independence, Garden Socrates, the construction of s.XVII is one of the most prominent examples of religious architecture of the viceregal era in the city of Oaxaca. Open daily from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.