Juchitán de Zaragoza
A Zapotec city in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region of Oaxaca, Juchitán de Zaragoza is a centre of indigenous Zapotec culture, known for its traditional festivals called velas and the isthmus musical style known as sones istmeños. The 19th-century Palacio Municipal, said to have the widest front portal in Mexico with its 31 arches, faces a large market where local Zapotec is spoken. The 17th-century Parroquia de San Vicente Ferrer anchors the walkable centre, which has a real café and restaurant scene.
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- Population88,280
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.4 mi
Juchitán de Zaragoza: quick answers
Where is Juchitán de Zaragoza?
Juchitán de Zaragoza is in Heroica Ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico.
How do you get to Juchitán de Zaragoza?
The nearest airport is Ixtepec (IZT), about 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Juchitán de Zaragoza?
The warmest month is May, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is June, with about 211 mm8.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Juchitán de Zaragoza?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 20 restaurants, 5 cafés and 19 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.