Oaxaca Centro
Oaxaca
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Popular places to visit
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a trip to Zócalo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is just one of the places to see in Oaxaca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Oaxaca Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a visit to Oaxaca Cathedral. 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.
Benito Juarez Market
During your visit to Oaxaca, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Benito Juarez Market. You can seek out the local tours in this culturally rich area.
Santo Domingo Square
During your trip to Oaxaca, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santo Domingo Square. Discover the art scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route
Oaxaca: Food and Markets Tour
Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour
Oaxaca: First Day in Oaxaca — Walk with Your Personal Guide
Top hotels in Oaxaca Centro
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
Great location - walkable. Friendly and professional staff.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
Great service, clean rooms, we booked 3 rooms for the family and loved that the hotel included breakfast. A plus is that the hotel has air conditioning.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
pool was beautiful
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Hotel Trebol
Everything was good. Excellent service. Good job guys.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca
Very good hotel
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Cielo Zapoteco Confort Suites
Centrally located, close to everything. Enjoyed the running hot water and AC in the room. Check in and out was easy, they’re willing to hold your luggage if leaving late or arriving early.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oaxaca Centro
Ruta Independencia
If you're spending some time in Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Museum of Oaxacan Culture are top sights worth seeing.
Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Luis Jiménez Figueroa
While Luis Jiménez Figueroa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Auditorio Guelaguetza and Andador de Macedonia Alcala.
Barrio de Xochimilco
Though Barrio de Xochimilco might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Llano Park and Jardín Etnobotánico.
Calzada Madero
While visiting Calzada Madero, you might make a stop by sights like Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Basilica and Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude.
Reforma
If you're spending some time in Reforma, Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque are top sights worth seeing.
