Sights in Valle De Tlacolula
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Ruins
The ruins date mostly from the final two or three centuries before the Spanish conquest. At this time Mitla was probably the most important of the Zapotec religious centers, dominated by high priests who performed heart-wrenching human sacrifices. It’s thought that each group of buildings we see at Mitla was reserved for specific occupants – one for the high priest, one for lesser priests, one for the king and so forth.
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Museo Comunitario Balaa Xtee Guech Gulal
Facing the Mercado de Artesanías on the central plaza is the Museo Comunitario Balaa Xtee Guech Gulal, with local archaeological finds and displays on local crafts and traditions (in English as well as Spanish and Zapotec). Here, with a day’s notice, you can organize a guided walk up Cerro de Picacho, a sacred hill just outside the village, for M$10 per person.
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Templo de la Virgen de la Natividad
The handsome 17th-century Templo de la Virgen de la Natividad’s altar area and transept are adorned with colorful 18th-century frescoes. It was built atop a Zapotec ceremonial site, many of whose carved stones can be seen in the church walls; look especially in the inner patio.
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