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Xaaga

Xaaga is a town in San Pablo Villa de Mitla district, Oaxaca, Mexico of about 1,465 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit: 24 forts & heritage, 47 hill stations & viewpoints and 29 churches. The must-see places are Cascada Hierve el Agua, Mitla and Guilá Naquitz Cave.

16.9042° N, 96.3278° WPop. 1,465

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Within 30 km107 places
Within 50 km165
Must-see22
Notable102
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Xaaga

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:20 pm

63 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Xaaga
  2. Cascada Hierve el Aguawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Guilá Naquitz Cavecave · 1 hrs
  4. Gheo-shihheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Zona Arqueológica de Yagulheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Mitlaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Xaaga
Today’s loopXaagaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Xaaga?

Cascada Hierve el Agua (waterfall, about 9 km), Mitla (heritage site, about 10 km), Guilá Naquitz Cave (cave, about 10 km), Gheo-shih (heritage site, about 14 km), Zona Arqueológica de Yagul (heritage site, about 18 km), El Palmillo (heritage site, about 20 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Xaaga?

165 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 churches, 33 other attractions, 5 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Xaaga?

Palacio de Las Columnas, about 5 km by road; Tumba (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Xaaga?

Cerro El Calabazo, about 6 km by road; Nueve Puntas (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Xaaga?

Start in Xaaga, visit Cascada Hierve el Agua, then Guilá Naquitz Cave, then Gheo-shih, then Zona Arqueológica de Yagul, then Mitla, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.