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Teotitlán del Valle

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In the photo: Church of the Precious Blood of Christ, Teotitlán del Valle

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What to expect from Teotitlán del Valle.

Teotitlán del Valle is a Zapotec village at the foot of the mountains, about 30 km east of Oaxaca, known for handwoven wool rugs dyed with natural colors such as cochineal and indigo. weaving families open their home-workshops to visitors. In the center is the church of the Precious Blood of Christ, built on top of a Zapotec temple. The ruins of Yagul are near the village.

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What to see in Teotitlán del Valle

Church

Templo de la Preciosa Sangre de Cristo

Colonial church in the center of Teotitlán del Valle, built in the 17th century atop a Zapotec temple, with pre-Hispanic carved stones fitted into the walls.

Archaeological site

Zona Arqueológica de Yagul

A fortified Zapotec city on a hill in the Tlacolula valley, a UNESCO heritage site together with the prehistoric caves of the region, featuring the Palace of Six Courtyards and a large ball court.

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