La Joya
La Joya is a locality in Oaxaca, Oaxaca and has an elevation of 1,573 metres. La Joya is situated nearby to the locality Los Pilares, as well as near Ejidal.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Monte Alban and Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca.
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.
Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca
Stadium
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The Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca is a multi-use stadium in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium for Alebrijes de Oaxaca.
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 east of La Joya.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Benito Juarez National Park and Cuilapan de Guerrero.
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.
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 8 km south of La Joya.
La Joya
- Type: Locality
- Location: Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Pacific Coast, Mexico, North America
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Latitude
17.06847° or 17° 4′ 7″ northLongitude
-96.75491° or 96° 45′ 18″ westElevation
1,573 metres (5,161 feet)Open location code
7695369W+92GeoNames ID
13541827
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In Other Languages
“La Joya” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Colonia la Joya”
- Spanish: “La Joya”
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Localities in the Area
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