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San José del Pacífico

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San José del Pacífico, Mountain village in Sierra Sur region, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Located at an altitude of 2,505 meters, San José del Pacífico stands among misty peaks with dense forests surrounding the settlement.

The settlement developed from indigenous Zapotec territories and became a significant mountain pass connecting Oaxaca City to Pacific coastal regions.

The population of 552 inhabitants maintains traditional practices, with 67 percent following Catholicism and 11 percent preserving indigenous heritage.

Visitors can reach the village by taking a three-hour bus ride from Oaxaca City, with transportation services running multiple times daily.

The village offers temazcal ceremonies in traditional steam baths, combining local herbs and ancient healing methods at 2,500 meters elevation.

Location: San Mateo Río Hondo

GPS coordinates: 16.16944,-96.50083

Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:11

Traditional sites and natural landscapes in Oaxaca

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Oaxaca presents historical sites, waterfalls, and traditional villages. The region features pre-Columbian ruins, colonial monasteries, and indigenous crafts. The landscape ranges from mountain ranges to coastal areas with lagoons and beaches.

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San José del Pacífico

San José del Pacífico, Mountain village in Sierra Sur region, Oaxaca, Mexico.

Traditional sites and natural landscapes in Oaxaca

Monte Albán

Árbol del Tule

Mitla

Hierve el Agua

Zaachila

Yagul

Parque Nacional Huatulco

Teatro Macedonio Alcalá

Guilá Naquitz Cave

Playa Zicatela

Huatulco National Park

Dainzú

Ex-monastery of Santiago Apóstol

La Entrega

Lambityeco

Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca

Oaxaca México Temple

Centro Académico y Cultural San Pablo

Museo Textil de Oaxaca

Prehistorické jaskyne Yagul a Mitla v Centrálnom údolí Oaxacy

Mermejita

Playa Puerto Angelito

Playa Punta Colorada

Playa Carrizalillo

Cascada de la Reforma

Templo de San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya

Huatulco Lighthouse

Puerto Angel Lighthouse

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