Mixteca Alta Unesco Global Geopark

Mixteca Alta UNESCO Global Geopark covers a large area across nine municipalities and displays different types of rock formations, including mountains, valleys, and metamorphic structures. The landscape shows the complex geological history that took shape over millions of years.

People lived in this region since ancient times, leaving behind evidence of their settlements and development. When Spanish colonizers arrived in the 16th century, they built churches that still stand across the landscape today.

Local people in this region speak their own indigenous languages and follow traditions that go back generations. The landscape and the rocks beneath it hold meaning in how communities live and organize their daily lives.

The area has marked walking trails where you can explore the rock formations and landscape on your own. Local guides are available to explain what you see, and programs work for visitors with different levels of knowledge.

The area holds some of Mexico's oldest rocks, dating back hundreds of millions of years. These ancient formations reveal the deepest history of the country hidden underground.

Location: Oaxaca

GPS coordinates: 17.51806,-97.34222

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04