Benito Juárez National Park

Benito Juárez National Park is a protected area in the Valles Centrales Region featuring mountainous terrain with pine-oak forests and deep valleys. The land rises and falls across different elevations and includes rivers that flow through the landscape.

The area was established on December 30, 1937, and named after President Benito Juárez, who was born in Oaxaca. It was created during the administration of General Lázaro Cárdenas del Río as part of Mexico's effort to protect natural spaces.

The territory holds visible archaeological remains that connect to Zapotec culture and continue to shape local traditions in surrounding communities. Walking through the park, you can feel how these ancient roots remain important to the people who live nearby.

The park is accessible by road about five kilometers north of Oaxaca City and offers hiking trails, camping areas, and spots for observing wildlife. Visit during the drier months when the trails are easier to walk and visibility is better.

The park is home to a rare bird species called the dwarf jay that is found nowhere else in the region. The rivers flowing through the landscape also serve an important function supplying water to Oaxaca City.

Location: Oaxaca

Inception: December 30, 1937

GPS coordinates: 17.16806,-96.73889

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41