Things to do in Oaxaca
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Classes & workshops
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Paint your Alebrije
History & culture
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Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam y San Bartolo Coyotepec.
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a day in the life of a Zapotec village
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Oaxaca Conmigo Tours
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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Textile Art
Popular places to visit
Zocalo Square
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a trip to Zocalo Square. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman
Find out about the history of Oaxaca with a stop at Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Zócalo
Find out about the history of Oaxaca when you spend time at Zócalo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden, a lovely green space in Oaxaca. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Monte Alban
Learn about the local history of Oaxaca with a stop at Monte Alban. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Andador de Macedonia Alcala
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Andador de Macedonia Alcala during your visit to Oaxaca. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude
Learn about the local history of Oaxaca when you take a trip to Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Auditorio Guelaguetza
Catch an event at Auditorio Guelaguetza during your trip to Oaxaca. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Oaxaca Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a stop at Oaxaca Cathedral. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Areas of Oaxaca
Oaxaca Centro
Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring.
Ruta Independencia
While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Andador de Macedonia Alcala.
Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán
Archaeological sites and cafes are just a few things travellers like about Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán. A stop by Monte Alban is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
San Felipe
While San Felipe may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina and El Llano Park.