Oaxaca Archaeological Sites
Mexico
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Archaeological excavations continue in Oaxaca
bringing many artifacts for display at the Santo
Domingo Cultural Center and Museum in the
center of Oaxaca City.
Oaxaca Archaeological sites near the city of Oaxaca,  Ruin Sites
Oaxaca ruin sites are still yielding artifacts of historic importance to the history of Mexico
The artifacts are on display in the Santo domingo Cultural center and museum on the pedestrian only street
Alcala
Projects to preserve the colonial city and to learn more about the past continue in Oaxaca
The preserved colonial district in the center of
Oaxaca City  is a museum in itself with
restrictions on building and decor that retain
the colonial flavor
Oaxaca Archaeological Sites within 30 miles of the City of Oaxaca
Of this group Monte Alban, Mitla, and San Jose El Mogote have museums and can be
reached easily by public transportation.

Lambyteco can be reached by public bus or taxi/collectivo while Yagul, Dainzu, and  
Huijazoo can be harder to reach by public transportation because of remote access
roads .  
Tours to the ruins are available through agencies, or guides in Oaxaca City or the
visitor can self guide using the well marked trails and explanatory plaques  done in the
Zapotec language, Spanish, and English.

Oaxaca is a modern city with many fine hotels, some located in colonial buildings in
the historic center of the city.
Gourmet dining, art galleries, theater, and musical concerts are available in Oaxaca's
Historic District.
Oaxaca city has many ruin sites within a few miles of the city. Theses major
archaeological sites with building stages that span 1200 BC to 1519 AD are open to the
public and can be reached by car, taxi, or public bus.