⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fascinating Glimpse into Zapotec History

The Mitla Archaeological Zone is an absolute must-visit for history lovers and anyone wanting to experience the rich cultural heritage of Oaxaca. Unlike other sites, Mitla is unique because of its incredibly well-preserved geometric stone mosaics, which are some of the most intricate and detailed in all of Mesoamerica.

Walking through the site, you can explore impressive tombs, ancient courtyards, and beautifully designed walls, all...

Mitla is a small ancient ruins site located in the town of the same name, outside of Oaxaca City.

These ruins were one of the stops along the tour that I took which was a full-day featuring the Arbol del Tule, a mezcal factory, rug weaving demonstration in Teotitlan del Valle, Hierve el Agua and Mitla.

Our guide walked us through the archeological site and explained the history of the various structures. There were gorgeous and detailed carvings of different symbols along the tops of the...

Absolutely stunning and well-preserved details and carved reliefs on these pyramid structures. A Spanish cathedral was built on top of one of the ancient structures, so it makes it difficult to tell exactly what was in that particular spot. All I know is that its ancient foundation was still intact.

There are several pyramids, courtyards, water reservoirs, and drainage canals present on site. Some of the stone foundations left behind indicate that these ancient people lived in either...