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Mitla

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In the photo: Palace of the Mitla archaeological zone

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San Pablo Villa de Mitla is a town in the Tlacolula valley, about 45 km east of Oaxaca, known for the Mitla archaeological site, with palaces decorated with stone mosaics in geometric patterns. Next to the ruins is the church of San Pablo, built over one of the palaces. Mitla is also a center for mezcal and textiles production, and the base for Hierve el Agua, about 25 km away.

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Archaeological site

Zona Arqueológica de Mitla

Zapotec and Mixtec religious center with palaces decorated by stone mosaics in geometric patterns, without mortar, and cross-shaped tombs.

Natural formation

Hierve el Agua

Mineral formations shaped like white stone waterfalls in the mountains east of Mitla, with natural mineral pools at the cliff edge and views of the valley.

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