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The Atlas Obscura Guide To San Pablo Villa De Mitla

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Mexico

Updated June 27, 2018

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The stunning shape and color of this cliff gives it the appearance of a waterfall

San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Mexico

Hierve El Agua

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.
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San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Mexico

Column of Death

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.
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The tortillas come in a rainbow of colors.

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Criollito

This Oaxacan restaurant serves native corn and Indigenous recipes.
8 miles from San Pablo Villa de Mitla
More girth than any tree in the world.

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El Árbol del Tule (The Tule Tree)

The stoutest tree in the world.
20 miles from San Pablo Villa de Mitla

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Caldo de Piedra

Fiery-hot river rocks make soup sizzle at this restaurant showcasing indigenous Chinantec cuisine.
20 miles from San Pablo Villa de Mitla
Several smaller alebrijes for sale in Tilcajete.

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Alebrijes of San Martín Tilcajete

This Oaxacan town is known for its colorful fantastical creatures hand-carved by local artisans.
22 miles from San Pablo Villa de Mitla
Casa Cruz’s alebrijes for sale.

San Martín Tilcajete, Mexico

Casa Cruz

Legacy of Isidoro Cruz Hernández, one of the most crucial artists in the history of the alebrijes craft in this town.
22 miles from San Pablo Villa de Mitla
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