Tree of Tule

Historical landmark · Santa María del Tule

2

@afar

"Widest Tree in the World The Tule tree is estimated to be over 2,000 years old. It's not the oldest or the tallest, but at about 30 feet in diameter, it is the widest tree in the world, and it's quite impressive. The species is Taxodium mucronatum, but it's commonly known as a Montezuma Cypress. If you visit on the weekend, you can ask one of the local children who act as guides to give you a "tour" of the tree—they point out figures in the natural formations of the tree's bark and branches."

Oaxaca Day Trip: Eastern Valley
Photo by Suzanne Barbezat

2 de Abril, 8va Etapa IVO Fracc el Retiro, 68297 Santa María del Tule, Oax., Mexico Get directions

2 Postcards

See full details

More Places For You

Casa Oaxaca el Restaurante

Oaxacan restaurant · Oaxaca City

Casa Oaxaca offers a chic rooftop dining experience where you can indulge in inventive Oaxacan dishes made from fresh, local ingredients, including a spectacular tableside salsa.

6 Postcards

Hostal De Las Américas

Hotel · Oaxaca City

Chill and inviting, this adults-only hostel in downtown Oaxaca boasts comfy shared dorms, a rooftop garden, and a friendly vibe just steps from local attractions.

0 Postcards

La Cocina de Humo

Cooking class · Oaxaca City

La Cocina de Humo serves smoky, traditional Oaxacan dishes over a communal table in an intimate, rustic kitchen with fresh, local ingredients.

7 Postcards

Los Pacos Centro (cambiamos el nombre a Chichilo, ¡búscanos en Google o redes!)

Restaurant · Oaxaca City

Savor traditional Oaxacan flavors at this charming spot featuring a rooftop terrace, where the highlight is undoubtedly the exceptional mole selection.

2 Postcards

Terraza Istmo

Mexican restaurant · Oaxaca City

Terrace dining atop Casa Abuela Maria serves up soulful Istmeña classics and mezcal with unmatched city views in Oaxaca.

3 Postcards

Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo

Art museum · Oaxaca City

Housed in a stunning 18th-century mansion, this free museum showcases Rufino Tamayo's eclectic, beautifully curated collection of pre-Hispanic Mexican art.

2 Postcards

Cafe Los Cuiles

Espresso bar · Oaxaca City

Chill Oaxaca café serving fresh breakfast, tasty local eats, great coffee, and colorful art in a laid-back courtyard setting.

1 Postcard

Criollo

Mexican restaurant · Oaxaca City

Criollo serves inventive, locally sourced Oaxacan tasting menus in a stunning colonial courtyard with roaming chickens and craft cocktails.

9 Postcards

Dainzú

Archaeological site · San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya

Dainzú is a peaceful Zapotec ruin near Oaxaca with a ball court, jaguar-tomb, and stunning hillside views, perfect for a low-key history break.

3 Postcards

La Cosecha Organic Market

Organic shop · Oaxaca City

Tucked away in a serene courtyard, La Cosecha is a gem in Oaxaca, featuring local artisanal stalls serving delicious, organic Mexican fare with chill vibes.

2 Postcards