Timeline
05:28
Arrive at the village in the dark. The altitude makes hiking exhausting, so take it easy as you settle in. Check if your tour guide has arranged transport from the Zócalo, or confirm your local pickup time.
06:48
Find your vantage point. The mountain village sits at approximately 3,000 meters elevation. Wait in silence for the sky to lighten toward the WSW.
06:58
Watch the sunrise. The sun appears at 06:58, casting golden light that begins around 17:40 in the afternoon, but right now it is the morning glow that defines this moment.
07:43
Head to the local Zócalo or village center for breakfast. Tours are bookable here, and it is the best spot to find local food and drink once the sun is fully up.
Local tip
The high altitude can be tiring. Pace yourself and stay hydrated during the early morning chill.
Check before you go
- Confirm tour availability and pricing (M$400-1000) at the Zócalo before heading to the mountain.
- Check transport options from Oaxaca city, as the village is 70 km NE and takes about 2 hours to reach.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oaxaca (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).