Dainzú

#83 among destinations in Mexico

Archaeological site, Historical place, View point

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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. It is an ancient village near to and contemporary with Monte Albán and Mitla, with an earlier development. Dainzú was first occupied 700-600 BC but the main phase of occupation dates from about 200 BC to 350 AD. The site was excavated in 1965 by Mexican archaeologist Ignacio Bernal. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 17°0'13"N, 96°33'25"W

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Dainzú – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Árbol del Tule, Lambityeco, Sierra Madre de Oaxaca, Teotitlán del Valle.

6 miNW
Tree, Park
Árbol del Tule, Santa María del Tule
154 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Santa María del Tule in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, stands the majestic Árbol del Tule, an ancient Mexican cypress that commands the awe and admiration of both locals and tourists alike.
4.8 miSE
Archaeological site
Lambityeco
123 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.
3.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Sierra Madre de Oaxaca
97 min walk • 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.
2.9 miNE
Village
Teotitlán del Valle
74 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.
1.1 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Independiente MRCI, San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya
30 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.

Dainzú

Facts and practical information

Dainzú – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Árbol del Tule, Santa María del Tule

Lambityeco

Sierra Madre de Oaxaca

Teotitlán del Valle

Estadio Independiente MRCI, San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya