Mitla
Mitla's pre-Hispanic archaeological ruins — built by the Zapotecs and later occupied by the Mixtecs, and known to the Aztecs as Mictlán, "land of the dead" — make this compact Oaxacan town one of the more significant ancient sites in southern Mexico. The town is also known for handcrafted embroidered textiles and mezcal, and sits within easy reach of the city of Oaxaca and several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population8,167
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.8 km3.0 mi
Mitla: quick answers
Where is Mitla?
Mitla is in San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Mexico, about 42 km26 miles in a straight line from Oaxaca City.
How do you get to Mitla?
The nearest airport is Oaxaca (OAX), about 1 hr 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Mitla?
The warmest month is April, averaging 20°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 15°C59°F. The wettest month is September, with about 208 mm8.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Mitla?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 7 restaurants, 1 café and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Mitla?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Capulalpam de Mendez, San Dionisio Ocotepec and San Antonio Cuajimoloyas.