Things to do in Oaxaca

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Carrizalillo Beach featuring a sandy beach and swimming as well as a large group of people
Puerto Escondido showing a beach, a sunset and surfing
Puerto Escondido featuring swimming, surf and a coastal town
Carrizalillo Beach which includes rugged coastline, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

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Areas of Oaxaca

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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.

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Ruta Independencia

If you're spending some time in Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Jardín Etnobotánico are top sights worth seeing.

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Jalatlaco

While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos and El Llano Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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.

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Reforma

If you're spending some time in Reforma, Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque are top sights worth seeing.

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Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán

Visitors to Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán like its archaeological sites and cafes, and Monte Albán is a sight worth a stop.

Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán