Timeline
09:00
Head to the Arbol del Tule. It sits just outside a church with a lovely garden. The entrance fee is M$20. For the journey, take a colectivo with the sign Tule on the windscreen from the bus stop at the main road east from the baseball stadium (Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos), next to McDonald's. The car fits 5 passengers, with 2 people squeezing on the front seat. The ride costs M$25 one way.
10:00
Walk through the garden surrounding the church. This is the best time to appreciate the legend that the tree is over 1400 years old and has the largest base of any tree in the world. The morning light is soft and the atmosphere is peaceful.
11:00
Find a quiet spot in the garden or the church grounds to rest. Enjoy the shade of the massive tree while you have a snack or a drink. There are no food shops listed nearby, so bring your own refreshments.
11:30
Take the colectivo back toward Oaxaca. The return trip is M$25. Check the route details if you need to adjust your timing.
Local tip
The Arbol del Tule is 12 km east of Oaxaca. The colectivo is the most practical way to get there. Arrive early to beat the heat and the tour groups.
Check before you go
- Colectivo transport costs M$25 one way.
- Entrance fee is M$20.
- Colectivos depart from the main road east from the baseball stadium (Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos), next to McDonald's.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oaxaca (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).