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Category Archives: GPS
Huayapam – More Information
The Huayapam hike is one of the most popular of the season because there are two hikes – one moderate, the other more challenging (see maps below) – taking place at the same time. Those wishing a pleasant stroll through … Continue reading
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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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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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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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Guacamaya – More Information
Guacamaya is a small community in a mountain setting 23 miles (37 km) north of Oaxaca City. Perched precariously on the side of a mountain in a luxuriant valley, the village is dependent on visitors who come to the area … Continue reading
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Benito Juarez to La Neveria – More Information
The trek from the village of Benito Juarez to La Neveria rated “difficult” is a true mountain hike. GPS data shows the route runs 5.1 miles (8.7 km), with a drop in elevation of 1855 feet (565 meters) and a … Continue reading
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