Hire car Oaxaca

Discover Oaxaca by Hire Car

Oaxaca is a city in the southern state of Oaxaca of Mexico on the Northern Pacific Ocean. The amiable city of Oaxaca is located 1500 m above sea level in the mountains and valleys of the Sierra Madre del Sur, about 500 km from Mexico City.

In the streets of the city you will encounter narrow streets, colonial buildings, old houses, churches, museums, hotels and restaurants.

Exploring the Oaxaca countryside

It is worthwhile to take a hire car in Oaxaca. You can reach so important archaeological sites flexible and make a small round trip through Mexico.

The temple city of Monte Alba (8th century BC) is located on a flat hilltop in the Sierra Madre del Sur, 1950 m above sea level, 10 kilometers from the city of Oaxaca, it is one of the oldest cult sites of Central America with temples, palaces and tombs. One has a beautiful view of the Valle Central from the temple city.

The archaeological site of Yagul is located about 36 kilometers from Oaxaca, excavation finds include a ball court, a labyrinth-like palace and underground burial chambers.

The Mitla archaeological site (1000 to 1500 AD), the City of the Dead, is located about 45 kilometers from the city of Oaxaca. The excavation finds include five palace complexes. According to UNESCO, the city of Oaxaco is a world heritage site.