Monte Albán
Monte Albán is a locality in Oaxaca, Oaxaca and has an elevation of 1,661 metres. Monte Albán is situated nearby to the locality Pintores, as well as near El Coquito.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Monte Alban and Oaxaca Cathedral.
Monte Alban
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Monte Albán is a Zapotec and Mixtec archaeological site in the state of Oaxaca in Mexico, preserving the center of an ancient city that was a contemporary of Teotihuacán in central Mexico.
Oaxaca Cathedral
Church
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, located in the city of Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Antequera, Oaxaca. Oaxaca Cathedral is situated 3 km east of Monte Albán.
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad
Church
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The Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad is a Roman Catholic Basilica located in Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico. It was built between 1682 and 1690, and is a sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Solitude, patron saint of Oaxaca. Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad is situated 2½ km northeast of Monte Albán.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cuilapan de Guerrero and Benito Juarez National Park.
Cuilapan de Guerrero
Town
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Cuilapan de Guerrero is a town and municipality located in the central valley region of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. It is 10 kilometres to the south of the capital city of Oaxaca on the road leading to Villa de Zaachila, and is in the Centro District in the Valles Centrales region. Cuilapan de Guerrero is situated 7 km southwest of Monte Albán.
Benito Juarez National Park
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Benito Juarez National Park is a large mountainous park in Oaxaca, Mexico. The park is very natural with few improvements yet is just 8 minutes by taxi from downtown Oaxaca.
Monte Albán
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Monte Alban”
- Location: Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Pacific Coast, Mexico, North America
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Latitude
17.05262° or 17° 3′ 9″ northLongitude
-96.75144° or 96° 45′ 5″ westElevation
1,661 metres (5,449 feet)Open location code
7695363X+2CGeoNames ID
13541700
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In Other Languages
“Monte Albán” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Colonia Monte Albán”
- Spanish: “Monte Albán”
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Colinas de Monte Albán and Pintores.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include San Martín Mexicapan and Monte Alban.
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