Overview

Mitla is known for its extraordinary geometric stone mosaics—complex patterns made from thousands of precisely fitted stone pieces without mortar. These designs represent the finest stone decoration in pre-Columbian Mexico. The site was a Zapotec religious center later occupied by Mixtecs, with a colonial church built atop one of the plazas.

Highlights

• Intricate geometric stone mosaics
• Group of the Columns (best preserved)
• Colonial church built on ancient foundations
• On-site museum
• Mezcal distilleries nearby

Getting There

Location