Dainzú
Zona Arqueológica de Dainzú
A small Zapotec ruin beside the road in the Tlacolula Valley, famous for dozens of carved stone slabs of ballplayers and rarely visited.
Dainzú lies about 20 km east of Oaxaca City, beside Highway 190. It was a Zapotec settlement that rose around the turn of the Common Era. Its main attraction is about 50 carved stone slabs set into the base of a pyramid, showing ballplayers wearing helmets and holding balls, along with a small ball court. The site is modest and can be seen in half an hour. Admission varies, so check on site. It's a good stop on the way to Tlacolula and Mitla.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Teotitlán del Valle
- Árbol del Tule
- Tlacolula Sunday Market
- Yagul
- San Bartolo Coyotepec
- Barrio de Jalatlaco
- Museo Textil de Oaxaca
- Teatro Macedonio Alcalá