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Santa Ana del Valle – More Information

Santa Ana (also called Santa Ana Yaguiza) is a Zapotec community of approximately 1,000 people located about three miles north of Tlacolula and twenty miles east of Oaxaca city. Like most of the villages in this area, it has very … Continue reading

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San Bartolomé Quiliana – More Information

San Bartolomé and San Marcos, while not far from Oaxaca city, are a bit off the beaten path, located as they are at the very southern edge of the Tlacolula valley. Not many tourists venture here, though they are certainly … Continue reading

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San Pablo Cuatro Venados – More Information

Today’s outing in the countryside has two major sections. The first is the bus ride, which will take nearly two hours to accomplish and will give you some great views out over the Oaxaca valley as we wind our way … Continue reading

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La Cumbre – More Information

Hikers and mountain bikers alike love the forest preserve at La Cumbre. Miles of old logging roads branch out in many directions, offering very pleasant short outings or all-day excursions to far away places. Using logging roads and trails through … Continue reading

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San Pablo Etla – More Information

There is an abundance of hiking and mountain biking trails in the hills above San Pablo Etla. The challenge is to find the best one. We have hiked in the area every year, using several different routes. This season we … Continue reading

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San Sebastian – More Information

Over untold eons, rainwater trickling through cracks in limestone created a cavern inside a mountain near the village of San Sebastian. The most intriguing sections of the cave feature stalactites and stalagmites, a bit of flowstone, and many weirdly eroded … Continue reading

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Cuajimoloyas to Benito Juárez – More Information

The hike from Cuajimoloyas to Benito Juárez is the highest, most scenic and most strenuous one in the “Hoofing It In Oaxaca” program. It is also one of our favorites. Both the “Difficult” option along the footpaths through the woods … Continue reading

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Atzompa – More Information

The archeological ruins on the hilltop near the village of Atzompa slumbered undisturbed for centuries. The ruins are those of the Zapotec community that developed in the time (200-600 C.E.) when neighboring Monte Alban was in its prime and residents … Continue reading

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San Agustín Etla – More Information

San Agustín Etla is a pleasant little village perched on the side of the hill on the eastern edge of the Etla Valley. It has a great view out over the valley, and is blessed with an abundant supply of … Continue reading

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Santo Domingo Tomaltepec – More Information

Santo Domingo Tomaltepec is a very ancient agricultural village located on the north side of the Tlacolula valley approximately 6 miles (10 km) east of Oaxaca city and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of the village of Tule. For the … Continue reading

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