If you have one free day with a car in Oaxaca, this route gives each stop a different purpose without changing hotels. Start at Santa María del Tule for its famous tree and a short walk around the town center. Then head to Teotitlán del Valle, known for its woven textiles. Leave enough time to visit a workshop respectfully and have lunch, rather than treating the village as a quick shopping stop. Make Mitla the last major stop. Its archaeological site is especially known for the geometric stone patterns on its buildings. If visiting the site matters most to you, reverse the order and go there first so you aren’t relying on a late arrival. This is a day for three stops, not three stops plus every detour that appears along the way. Check current archaeological-site hours and access before leaving, and allow extra time for the drive back into Oaxaca. If you’d rather spend longer talking with weavers or exploring Mitla, drop El Tule and give the other two places room to breathe.   submitted by   /u/SarahAndersonn34   to   r/MexicoRoadTrip [link]   [comments]