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.
Private & custom tours
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a day in the life of a Zapotec village
Shopping & fashion
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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 when you take a trip to 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 take a trip to 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 find the perfect gifts to bring home at Andador de Macedonia Alcala during your stay in Oaxaca. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude
Learn about the local history of Oaxaca when you spend time at 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 visit to 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 highlight some of the noteworthy features of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Ruta Independencia
If you're spending some time in Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Andador de Macedonia Alcala 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.
Reforma
If you're spending some time in Reforma, Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán
Visitors to Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán like its archaeological sites and cafes, and Monte Alban is a sight worth a stop.
Santa Lucía del Camino
When in Santa Lucía del Camino, you can plan a visit to El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
