Atzompa, Nahuatl, means "At the height of the water '(atl' water '; tzontle' hair ',' high 'and summit" and bread' in 'or' on '). Cultural Significance was one of the monuments Monte Alban. His occupation goes from 650 to 900. A peculiarity of this archaeological site is that there are three fields for the game closely spaced Ball, one of them 45 meters long, which makes it to be the most largest in the area, including Monte Alban. The court has a niche in each of the corners thereof that could be used as a repository of offerings. For the type of structures that are located in this area, has been interpreted worked as Instead of specific rituals and residence of priests and Zapotec rulers, perhaps belonging to a specific lineage.

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hours.

Director of the Archaeological Zone Dr. Ernesto Gonzalez Licon.

Chief of Security. C. Jesus Gonzalez Oaxaca INAH Center. Pino Suarez 715 Centro, Oaxaca. 01 (951) 513-3346 and 513- 3352.

Recommendations: It is important to visit the area with clothing and comfortable shoes, because you have to walk a slope of about 200 m. . long and bring natural water.

Starting from the city of Oaxaca, it is located 8 kilometers west From this point take the road to San Pedro Ixtlahuaca for 1 km until you find the signs to the archaeological zone on the right. You can also enter from the center of the town of Sta. Maria Atzompa. Elvisitante you can get to the site by public transport. Services available in the area: The archaeological zone is not found officially open to the public, so it does not have any services or infrastructure to care for sightseeing, just . with two people in custody to provide general information and assistance on site if necessary.