Benito Juárez National Park

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The Benito Juárez National Park is in the Valles Centrales Region of Oaxaca, Mexico, and includes parts of the municipalities of San Felipe Tejalapam and San Andres Huayapan. The southern boundary of the park is about 5 kilometers north of the City of Oaxaca. The park was established in 1937 during the presidency of General Lazaro Cardenas del Rio, and is named after President Benito Juárez, who was a native of Oaxaca. ()

Local name: Parque nacional Benito Juárez Area: 10.01 mi²Elevation: 5709 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 17°8'4"N, 96°44'20"W

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Benito Juárez National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad, Museo Rufino Tamayo, Jardín Etnobotánico.

4.9 miS
Ornate church and former monastery
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Oaxaca
124 min walk • The Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a magnificent church and a prime example of Baroque architecture in the heart of Oaxaca, Mexico. Completed in the 16th century, this architectural marvel is renowned for its intricate facade, lavishly decorated interior,...
4.9 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad, Oaxaca
126 min walk • The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad, a majestic church nestled in the vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico, stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. This architectural gem, dedicated to the Virgin of Solitude, the patron saint of...
5 miS
Museum, Art museum
Museo Rufino Tamayo, Oaxaca
127 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Oaxaca, Mexico, the Museo Rufino Tamayo stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. Dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of pre-Hispanic art, the museum is a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that offer a...
4.8 miS
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Jardín Etnobotánico, Oaxaca
123 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Oaxaca, Mexico, the Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca is a verdant oasis that showcases the rich botanical diversity of the region. This ethno-botanical garden, a park of both beauty and education, spans over 2.3 hectares adjacent to the...
4.8 miNW
Archaeological site, View point
San José Mogote
123 min walk • San José Mogote is a pre-Columbian archaeological site of the Zapotec, a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in the region of what is now the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
3.4 miSW
Area
Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca
88 min walk • Santa María Atzompa is a town and municipality located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, about five km from the state capital of Oaxaca. It is part of the Centro District in the Valles Centrales region. The town was founded between the 7th and 9th centuries as a satellite of the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Albán.
4.9 miS
Museum
Centro Fotográfico Álvarez Bravo, Oaxaca
125 min walk • The Centro Fotográfico Álvarez Bravo is a photographic exhibition centre in the city of Oaxaca, Mexico. The centre is named after the Mexican photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo. It is located in the Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca.
5 miS
17°3'48"N • 96°43'27"W
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca, Oaxaca
128 min walk • Museum, Art museum, History museum
4.9 miS
17°3'57"N • 96°43'23"W
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca, Oaxaca
124 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
5.1 miS
17°3'44"N • 96°43'32"W
Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños, Oaxaca
130 min walk • Museum, Art museum
4.7 miS
17°4'3"N • 96°43'29"W
Casa de Juárez, Oaxaca
121 min walk • Museum