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Yagul and Mitla Caves

Also known as Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla in the Central Valley of Oaxaca, Prehistoric Caves of Yagul and Mitla

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Location

Where it sits, and what is around it

Yagul and Mitla Caves is about 30 km south-east of Oaxaca. The nearest other World Heritage site is Oaxaca and Monte Albán, about 35 km away.

Nearest towns and cities

  • Oaxaca · about 531,000 peopleabout 30 km north-west
  • Pochutla · about 24,000 peopleabout 140 km south
  • Tlaxiaco · about 21,000 peopleabout 140 km west
  • Tehuantepec · about 43,000 peopleabout 140 km south-east
  • Salina Cruz · about 81,000 peopleabout 160 km south-east
  • Juchitan · about 68,000 peopleabout 160 km east
Yagul and Mitla CavesOaxacaSalina CruzJuchitanTehuantepecTlaxiacoOaxaca and Monte Albán50 km
The site is ringed; towns and other World Heritage sites are shown for context.

Nearby World Heritage sites

The nearest neighbours, as the crow flies

Map of Yagul and Mitla Caves and the 5 nearest World Heritage sitesOaxaca and Monte Albán1Tlacotalpan2Historic Centre of Puebla3Popocatepetl Monasteries4Xochicalco5Yagul and Mitla Caves
Markers: square cultural, circle natural, diamond mixed.

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