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Fri, Nov 08
|Calle de Los Libres, behind Americana Hotel
Hike - Yagul to Diaz Ordaz
Explore the archeological ruins of Yagul, which have a commanding view of the Tlacolula Valley. Then follow footpaths through fields of flowers leading into Diaz Ordaz. Type / Difficulty: Sunny Countryside / Easy
Time & Location
Nov 08, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Calle de Los Libres, behind Americana Hotel
About the event
About the Hike: The archeological ruins of Yagul are located on a hill overlooking the Tlacolula Valley, 33 km. east of Oaxaca City. In the tenth century AD, the early inhabitants of the region of Yagul built communicating platforms across the hills that surround the Caballito Blanco plateau. On top of these they built pyramids, palaces, sepulchres and a great ballcourt. At one time they were all painted red, and they still astonish us to this day. Accordingly, the stone fortress above and behind the palace offers panoramic views in all directions. Abandoned not long after Monte Alban, the site was resettled later, probably because its fortress provided protection from marauding Mexicas (Aztecs) from the north, who demanded tribute until defeated by the Spanish in 1521.
The small village of Diaz Ordaz lies four miles distant, barely visible across the agricultural valley to the north of Yagul when viewed from the highest point of the palace complex. Our hike will follow footpaths from Yagul through fields of flowers blooming in this season, eventually connecting connecting with dirt roads leading into Diaz Ordaz. After the hike, beer and cold drinks are readily available at several local miscelaneas.
Type/Difficulty: Sunny countryside (bring water, a hat and sunscreen) / Easy
Distance: 7.1 km.
Elevation change: + 81 m. / - 37 m.
Meal: Bring a sack lunch to eat on the trail.
Time Frame: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. (ending time is approximate) Please arrive at the boarding location at least 15 minutes before departure.
Meeting Point: Calle de Los Libres, between Zarate and San Martin, directly behind the Americana Hotel. See map on the hiking introduction page
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