Mitla
Quick Facts
- Location
- Mexico
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- 1.5-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 8:00-17:00 · Open daily 8:00-17:00; arrive early to beat the heat
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Site admission in Mexican pesos · Includes the site; official rates apply
- Address
- Mitla, Oaxaca, Mexico
- Coordinates
- 16.9264, -96.2976
Introduction
Mitla is a key Zapotec archaeological site in the Oaxaca Valley, famous for its unrivalled geometric mosaic stone walls. Linked to death rituals, it is called the 'place of the dead' and a key to pre-Columbian Oaxaca culture. Columned patios, rooms and labyrinthine walls of thousands of cut stones form complex patterns — craftsmanship found nowhere else; beside it, the living town of Mitla blends past and present, making it a must with Monte Albán on an Oaxaca day trip.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 8:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 8:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 8:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 8:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 8:00-17:00 |
Open daily 8:00-17:00; arrive early to beat the heat
Ticket Information
| Adult | Site admission in Mexican pesos |
|---|
Includes the site; official rates apply
Transportation
Bus or taxi from Oaxaca city, 45 minutes to Mitla
Route 190 by car; parking in town
45 minutes from Oaxaca city
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Mitla?
Monday: 8:00-17:00; Tuesday: 8:00-17:00; Wednesday: 8:00-17:00; Thursday: 8:00-17:00; Friday: 8:00-17:00; Saturday: 8:00-17:00; Sunday: 8:00-17:00; Open daily 8:00-17:00; arrive early to beat the heat
How much is the admission for Mitla?
Adult: Site admission in Mexican pesos; Includes the site; official rates apply
How long should I spend at Mitla?
A typical visit takes 1.5-2 hours.
How do I get to Mitla?
Bus: Bus or taxi from Oaxaca city, 45 minutes to Mitla; Driving/Parking: Route 190 by car; parking in town