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Natural Wonders of Oaxaca
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The State of Oaxaca is very mountainous. The highest point is about 13,000
feet above sea level. The central valley where the city of Oaxaca is
located is at about 5,000 feet elevation. The southern boundary of the
state of Oaxaca is the Pacific Ocean and there are some steep slopes and
canyons that lead down from the highlands to the ocean.
In the higher elevations, the climate is delightful. Being in the tropics,
it never gets too cold, and being at higher altitudes, it never gets too
hot. The coast is tropical humid however. Traveling there can be a welcome
respite at times.
Two of our favorite sites are
The Waterfall at Jayacatlan
Hierve El Agua (Boiling Water)