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Its architecture cannot be compared with other places in Mesoamerica.

It is said that this site was built specifically as a fortress for its strategic situation was almost impregnable.

It was a fortified place with walls of 3 to 5 meters high and 2 meters thick.

Must see Buildings

Among the most importat buildings in the site are:

Guiengola

Tomb No. 1

It is located in courtyard 12 of the Guiengola Palace, a luxurious place that represents the administrative center of the Zapotec fortress. The tomb was built under a small temple, and was probably owned by Cocijoeza, the legendary pre-Hispanic Oaxacan ruler.

Tomb No. 2

Because of its location, inside the palace and under a small temple, it is assumed that it was destined to be used by the ruler of the place or by his relatives.

Location

It is located 187 km from Huatulco and 243 km from Oaxaca on federal highway 190.

Hours

Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.

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