Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Oaxaca
Explore 2 sacred places in Oaxaca, Mexico, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Traditions
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Mitla Archaeological Zone
San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Oaxaca, Mexico
Mitla—from the Nahuatl Mictlan, 'place of the dead'—served as the gateway between worlds for Zapotec civilization....
Monte Alban Archaeological Zone
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca, Mexico
Monte Alban rises 400 meters above the Valley of Oaxaca—a mountaintop that the Zapotec literally carved into a capital city beginning around 500 BCE....
Key questions
Oaxaca sacred-site questions
How many sacred sites are listed in Oaxaca?
This regional guide currently includes 2 sacred sites in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Which traditions are represented in Oaxaca?
The most represented traditions in the current guide include Pre-Columbian.
Can I view Oaxaca sacred sites on a map?
Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.