Places to visit in Oaxaca
Archaeology

Zaachila Archeological Zone

Zaachila Archeological Zone
Archaeology

Zaachila Archeological Zone

Calle Alarii 30, La Purisima, Villa de Zaachila, Oax.. 71250.

$ 2.00

Monday through Sunday 09:00 am - 06:00 pm

Information

The archaeological site of Zaachila is located at the center of Villa de Zaachila, 15 kms (9 mi) southeast from Oaxaca City on Federal Highway 131. Declared an archaeological monument on July 8 1994, this was the last capital of the Zapotec empire.  Among its main structures are sets of palaces and temples, and decorated tombs filled with important materials.

The main area is comprised of a palace where two tombs were discovered, one with extraordinary depictions of characters such as the  Gentlemen of Hell , and others called  5 Flower  and  9 flower.

In Tomb 2 an offering was found that consisted of valuable objects of gold, jade and other materials.

The town of Zaachila is a small place and it is easy to find your way around to tour its historical monuments, namely the church and the main square.

The pre-Hispanic traditions and customs have been preserved in the town, which can be seen every Thursday during the local “tianguis” or street market. This street market is one of the best know among tourists visiting the state.

This site is open Monday through Sunday from 8:00 to 5:00. Entrance fee: $31.00 pesos.

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Monument to the Danzantes  of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca
Monument to the Danzantes of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca
Zaachila Market
Zaachila Market
Zaachila main park
Zaachila main park
Clock of Zaachila main garden
Clock of Zaachila main garden
Zaachila Gazebo
Zaachila Gazebo
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Calle Alarii 30, La Purisima, Villa de Zaachila, Oax.. 71250.