Trip to Teotitlán del Valle, Mexico: how to get there, how many days and when to go

Teotitlán del Valle – Oaxaca Destination Oaxaca and Monte Albán about 30 km from Oaxaca

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de Oaxaca (OAX) Oaxaca · 30 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Oaxaca it is about 30 km: 25 km on the highway toward Mitla and another 4 km by a side road. Shared vans depart from Oaxaca, and collective taxis link the village to the highway.

How many days

Half a day, as part of the tour along the Mitla route.

When to go

Any time of year. In July there are religious festivals with the feather dance, and on Day of the Dead the village maintains its own traditions.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Useful to combine with Yagul and Mitla. Without a car, there are vans from Oaxaca and collective taxis from the highway.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Teotitlán del Valle

Morning
Rug workshop
Visit a weavers' home and see the process of carding, spinning and dyeing the wool with cochineal, indigo and plants.
Afternoon
Church of the Precious Blood
Walk to the church of the Precious Blood of Christ and look for the Zapotec stones with carved designs in the walls.
Late afternoon
Yagul
In the afternoon, continue to Yagul, about 10 km away, and climb the fortress to view the valley.
Evening
Village food
At the end of the day, eat at the village market, with Zapotec dishes such as yellow mole, before continuing to Mitla or returning to Oaxaca.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What is Teotitlán del Valle famous for?

Handwoven wool rugs dyed with natural colors.

Which natural dyes are used in the rugs?

Cochineal, an insect that produces red; indigo, for blue; and barks, flowers and mosses for other shades.

Is Teotitlán far from Oaxaca?

About 30 km east, accessible via a side road off the highway to Mitla.

Is Yagul near Teotitlán?

Yes, about 10 km away, on the other side of the highway.

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