Tree of Tule

Historical landmark · Santa María del Tule

Tree of Tule

Historical landmark · Santa María del Tule

2 de Abril, 8va Etapa IVO Fracc el Retiro, 68297 Santa María del Tule, Oax., Mexico

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The Tree of Tule, a breathtaking Montezuma cypress renowned for its immense trunk and age, is the stunning centerpiece of a charming Oaxaca town.

2 de Abril, 8va Etapa IVO Fracc el Retiro, 68297 Santa María del Tule, Oax., Mexico Get directions

@afar

"Widest Tree in the World The Tule tree is estimated to be over 2,000 years old. It's not the oldest or the tallest, but at about 30 feet in diameter, it is the widest tree in the world, and it's quite impressive. The species is Taxodium mucronatum, but it's commonly known as a Montezuma Cypress. If you visit on the weekend, you can ask one of the local children who act as guides to give you a "tour" of the tree—they point out figures in the natural formations of the tree's bark and branches."

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@harpersbazaar

"A visit to see El Árbol del Tule, the widest tree in the world, is a must for me. It's a natural wonder that sits in the church grounds of Santa María del Tule."

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Silvia Bekesova

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If you are a nature lover, this is the right place for you. The tree is truly spectalur. It is one of the biggest trees in the world. Around the tree is a nice garden with beautiful flowers and a nice plaza. It is definitely worth the visit :)

Kelsey Perez Lopez

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El Arbol de Tule is a must see if you are visiting Oaxaca. The town of Tule is beautiful and has great places to eat and shop. The legend of the tree is that the Zapotec people state it was planted 1,400 years ago by Pechocha, a priest of Ehécatl, the god of the wind. It’s worth the drive to see

Toñito el Jarochito

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The Tree of Tule is a must-see tourist attraction. Visitors can pay a $1 entrance fee to get closer to the tree and access the adjacent small church. On-site, you can also hire a local child guide to point out the various shapes hidden within the tree’s intricate branches and trunk. Beyond the tree, the town of Tule itself is a charming and peaceful destination worth exploring.

Luke Cox

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If you are a nature lover then you have to visit this 2000 year old tree, it's such a beautiful thing to witness and learn about. The locals put a lot of love and care into keeping this tree and its children alive.

Tony Dani

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The tule tree was the first stop on our tour going to Mitla. The park where the tree is located is well cared for with many benches to sit and enjoy the surroundings. There is a nominal charge to enter the fenced in area to get a closer look at what's billed as the largest circumference tree in the world. The only negative was that we wanted a coffee and could not find a shop anywhere nearby the park. A nice start to our daylong tour.

F “LUCIFER” U

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A very beautiful place. Must visit if your touring Oaxaca. The cathedral church is originally made out of gold. Very beautiful on the inside. There is an admission fee to enter the church and to get closer to the tree. There is a little hub a little farther down the plaza before reaching the entrance of the gates

Christopher Owens

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What an amazing site to see while visiting Oaxaca! The Tree of Tule was so beautiful! This Montezuma Cypress tree has the largest trunk base in the world! The Tree of Tule along with the town of Santa Maria de Tule is a definite must visit when coming to Oaxaca!

Forest Key

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Big! Tree! Very nice little plaza with lovely garden and flowers, with a ginormous tree that claims nearly 150 feet of circumference.

@afar

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@harpersbazaar

"A visit to see El Árbol del Tule, the widest tree in the world, is a must for me. It's a natural wonder that sits in the church grounds of Santa María del Tule."

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Silvia Bekesova

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Kelsey Perez Lopez

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Toñito el Jarochito

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Luke Cox

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Tony Dani

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F “LUCIFER” U

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Christopher Owens

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Forest Key

Google

Big! Tree! Very nice little plaza with lovely garden and flowers, with a ginormous tree that claims nearly 150 feet of circumference.

Tree of Tule

Tree of Tule

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