San Pablo Villa de Mitla

Welcome, esteemed travelers, to the awe-inspiring archaeological site of San Pablo Villa de Mitla. You are standing in the heart of the Oaxacan valley, pronounced Wah-hah-kah, a region steeped in millennia of human history. …

Standing before the striking crimson and white facade of the Church of San Pablo, you are immediately confronted with the stark, tangible reality of the Spanish conquest. Look closely at the foundation of this sixteenth-century…

Leaving the shadow of the church, we now enter the area known as the Southern Group. As we stroll through this excavated section, take a moment to look down at the massive, expertly laid stones that form the base of these…

We have now arrived at one of the most iconic and structurally fascinating areas of Mitla: the Pillar Group, commonly referred to as the Hall of Columns. As you step into this expansive rectangular room, your eyes are immediately…

Prepare to be mesmerized as we step into the main courtyard of the Palace. Look closely at the upper sections of the walls surrounding you. …

Beneath the glorious sunlit courtyards of the palace lies the true heart of Mitla's religious function: the subterranean tombs. We are now standing near the entrance to the catacombs. …

As we walk away from the immediate ruins, transitioning from the ancient world back into the vibrant reality of the twenty-first century, take a look at the fascinating local flora clinging to the arid earth. The Oaxacan valley…

As we conclude our audio journey through San Pablo Villa de Mitla, take one last, sweeping look over your shoulder at the ancient ruins and the heavy colonial church resting heavily upon them. We have walked through the corridors…