Mitla
Building · San Pablo Villa de Mitla
70437 Oaxaca, Mexico
Highlights
Once a sacred hub for the Zapotecs, this archaeological gem in Mitla is famed for the mysterious Column of Life nestled within its tombs.
70437 Oaxaca, Mexico Get directions
Once a sacred hub for the Zapotecs, this archaeological gem in Mitla is famed for the mysterious Column of Life nestled within its tombs.
70437 Oaxaca, Mexico Get directions
"This was the religious center for the Zapotecs, and today's visitors usually go here to see the Column of Life, which is located in one of the tombs. Legend has it that if you wrap your arms around the column, the distance between your hands reveals how much time you have left in life. Believe what you will, Mitla is still a fascinating piece of Oaxaca history." - Travel + Leisure Editors
