ECOTOURISM
In Oaxaca City?s surrounding areas you?ll find nature
reserves and other areas that are ideal for observing flora and fauna. The experience puts you in direct contact
with nature, allowing you to
enjoy the excellent scenery of the Oaxacan
sierras.
Santa Maria de Tule
? Located 12 km
(7 mi)
east of Oaxaca
City
off Highway 190. Here you?ll find the legendary Arbol
de Tule (Tule Tree), which is more than 2,000 years old and
measures 42 meters (139 feet) in diameter,
40 meters (132 feet) tall and
750m3 in volume. Some
of the branches
appear to have the forms
of human silhouettes, animals and fantastic
creatures.
Sierra de Ixtlan ? Located 68 km (42 mi) northeast
of Oaxaca
off Highway 175 in
the direction of Ixtlan de Juarez. This beautiful
place has more than 6,000 plant
varieties, many of which are indigenous
species. It is the ideal spot for researchers and nature enthusiasts.
Teotitlan del Valle
? Located 27 km
(17 mi)
southeast of Oaxaca
City
off Highway 190. This is the perfect spot for bird watching, particularly
during the month of January when it?s common to see herons, kingfishers and
other migratory birds from Canada.
Hierve el Agua
? In addition to the incredible scenery of the sulfuric springs, here you can
also observe endemic flora and fauna.
