The Zapotec archeological site of Huijazoo sits on a hilltop just north of the town of Suchilquitongo, Oaxaca, México. Dating from between 300 and 800 AD, the site was first excavated in 1985. There are several temple platforms, a ball court and a central plaza. The most notable feature is a burial chamber containing the tombs of 60 individuals, with wall paintings, carved lintels and ceramic pottery. For more information see: https://lugares.inah.gob.mx/en/node/4417. The bike ride from Oaxaca centro to the site entails a round trip of 45.0 miles (72.4 kilometers), with an elevation gain and loss of 1765 feet (538 meters), most of which occurs on the climb from the valley floor to the hilltop location of the ruins. The final several hundred feet of trail is both steep and rocky, persuading some cyclists to walk their bikes up. The archeological site itself is rather small, but affords impressive views of the valley below and mountains off in the distance. Expect the ride to last about seven hours, with time for a brunch stop in Suchilquitongo.
