Sierra Madre de Oaxaca

#438 among destinations in Mexico

Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature

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The Sierra Madre de Oaxaca is a mountain range in southern Mexico. It is primarily in the state of Oaxaca, and extends north into the states of Puebla and Veracruz. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 17°0'0"N, 96°30'0"W

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Sierra Madre de Oaxaca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yagul, Dainzú, Lambityeco, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption.

4.4 miSE
, Archaeological site, Historical place
Yagul
113 min walk • Yagul, located in the central valley of Oaxaca, Mexico, is a fascinating archaeological site that offers a window into the pre-Columbian Zapotec civilization. This ancient city, nestled on a hill with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, was a significant...
3.8 miW
Archaeological site, Historical place, View point
Dainzú
97 min walk • Dainzú is a Zapotec archaeological site located in the eastern side of the Valles Centrales de Oaxaca, about 20 km south-east of the city of Oaxaca, Oaxaca State, Mexico.
2 miS
Archaeological site
Lambityeco
52 min walk • Lambityeco is a small archaeological site just about 3 kilometers west of the Tlacolula city in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is located just off Highway 190 about 25 km east from the city of Oaxaca en route to Mitla.
5 miNE
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
128 min walk • The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, located in the city of Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Antequera, Oaxaca. Its construction began circa 1535 and it was consecrated on 12 July 1733. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption.
4.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Tlacolula District, Tlacolula de Matamoros
105 min walk • Tlacolula District is located in the east of the Valles Centrales Region of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico.
2.4 miNW
Village
Teotitlán del Valle
62 min walk • Teotitlán del Valle is a small village and municipality located in the Tlacolula District in the east of the Valles Centrales Region, 31 km from the city of Oaxaca in the foothills of the Sierra Juárez mountains. It is part of the Tlacolula Valley district.
4.9 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Independiente MRCI, San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya
124 min walk • Estadio Independiente MRCI is a football stadium in San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Chapulineros de Oaxaca and Mezcaleros de Oaxaca. The stadium seats 3,000 people.