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- Historic Center: best of the best places to visit in Oaxaca City. Oaxaca Centro. The Oaxaca Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the heart of Oaxaca City, featuring a blend of indigenous and colonial architecture.
- Jalatlaco: the most colorful neighborhood of Oaxaca. Barrio de Jalatlaco. Jalatlaco is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Oaxaca City, known for its narrow, cobblestone streets and brightly colored houses.
- Xochimilco. Barrio Xochimilco, Oaxaca. Xochimilco, Oaxaca, not to be confused with its namesake in Mexico City, is a picturesque neighborhood in Oaxaca City.
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Oaxaca. Av. de la Independencia 700, Centro. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Oaxaca, located in the heart of the city, is an architectural marvel dating back to the 16th century.
- What to Do in Oaxaca City Mexico, at A Glance
- Unmissable Things to Do in Oaxaca Mexico
- Oaxaca Festivals
- Best Day Trips from Oaxaca
- Where to Stay in Oaxaca City Mexico
- Final Thoughts
- Before You Go…
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👉 Book one of the top-rated FOOD tours in Oaxaca on VIATOR. Oaxaca City is the homonymous state’s capital located in the southwest of Mexico. This city has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. It used to be called “Verde Antequera” (green Antequera, for a city in Spain). Verde means green, and it is the color of the quarry used to build t...
1. Walk Walk Walk
Honestly, I am a bit old school and love paper. Every time I am in a new place, I grab a map, figure out how far the “safe area” is to roam, and then I just go. I also usually talk to the people at the hotel or lodging I am staying at. I ask them: where do you go? Where do you eat? What to do in Oaxaca City Mexico? This works great for me; you get to connect with the locals instead of looking at an Oaxaca travel guide. Also, on my walks, I usually make the tourist office my first stop to find...
2. Take a City Tour or a Free Walking Tour
For shared or private city tours (and other tours), I have mentioned them before, and I am probably biased (but no, they are the best). You can contact Trez Travel, a fantastic local travel agency with lots of experience in the city and the state of Oaxaca. And you can contact Gabriel Sanchez, who offers top-notch private services and tours. There are many city tours that I will include here below, or you can go directly to the main tourist attractions and find local guides offering paid mini...
3. Take a Sightseeing Tour Around Oaxaca by Tram
For people who are not very mobile or generally have trouble walking, I want to mention something here that I have never done because I love hiking. However, at the corner of Macedonio Alcalá and Morelos Street, a tram will take you on a sightseeing tour of downtown Oaxaca. It is called “Tranvía el alebrije.” Please be warned that this tour is very slow. It is a large tram that must be almost full to run. It runs every 30 minutes, and the cost is about 70 pesos per person. The language is Spa...
As I mentioned before, in Oaxaca, you can experience some of the most incredible festivals where the creativity of the locals is expressed at its best. Here I am listing some of the most important ones.
Although the city of Oaxaca is not short of things to do and places to visit, its surroundings are brimming with incredible places, both historical sites and natural wonders. Here I am sharing a quick overview of them, but I will share them in a separate post.
I recommend always staying in the central area, including the Xochimilco and Jalatlaconeighborhoods. These are some of my recommendations: 1. Oaxaca Real: Great value, located parallel to the Macedonio Alcalá pedestrian street. 2. Parador del Dominico: very close to the Santo Domingo Temple. 3. Hostal de las Américas: budget and central. 4. Hotel M...
After this thorough article, I am sure you are ready to tackle the city and make the most of your time there. Stay tuned as more articles on the city are coming out soon.
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Discover the best attractions, activities, food, and culture of Oaxaca City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the history, art, mezcal, and festivals of this colorful and charming destination in southern Mexico.
- Explore the Zocalo. One of the top things to do in Oaxaca is to explore the central part of the city. Known as the Zocalo, this area is the best place to get a feel for the city of Oaxaca.
- Visit the Templo de Santo Domingo. The highlight of downtown Oaxaca is definitely the stunning Templo de Santo Domingo. This 16th-century Baroque Catholic church is beautiful inside and out.
- Check out the Museum of Cultures. After visiting the church above, you can take some time to visit the Museo de las Culturas (Museum of Cultures). It’s housed in the beautiful monastery buildings of the complex and covers the history and culture of the region.
- Take a Free Walking Tour (this should be the first thing you do in Oaxaca) In cities all around the world, free walking tours are becoming more and more popular.
- Hierve el Agua Oaxaca. Located about 45 miles from Oaxaca City, is perhaps Oaxaca’s most famous natural wonder — Hierve el Agua, which means boiling water.
- Monte Alban Oaxaca Ruins. Located about 30 minutes outside of the Oaxaca City Center, Monte Alban is the most-visited of all archeological sites and ancient ruins in Oaxaca Mexico.
- Oaxaca Centro Historico and Zocalo. While it may just look like a beautiful colonial city now, Oaxaca City and Centro de Oaxaca (Downtown Oaxaca), dates back to 1529 when it was originally occupied by the native Oaxaca Zapotec people.
- Take a Oaxaca Cooking Class. If there’s one thing Oaxaca is known for — it’s food! However, Oaxacan cuisine isn’t what most people know as traditional Mexican food, because things like tacos, burritos and nachos aren’t the traditional foods of Oaxaca.
Jun 16, 2023 · Destinations. Mexico. 20 Top Things to Do in Oaxaca, Including Mexican Hot Chocolate Tastings and Mural Walks. Culinary and cultural adventure await in this increasingly popular city in...
Sep 16, 2022 · 1. Eat Typical Oaxacan Food @ Mercado Noviembre 23. Oaxaca is teeming with markets, so what better place to debut your Oaxacan adventures than in the hustle and bustle of one? While there are many markets in Oaxaca to discover (which I’ll talk about later), the Mercado Noviembre 23 is great for first-timers to Oaxaca City.
Apr 8, 2024 · Discover Hierve el Agua. Indulge in Oaxacan food. Take a Mexican cooking class. Explore the markets. Go trekking in Sierra Norte. Keep reading for more detailed information on each of these things and more ideas of fun things to do in Oaxaca City and beyond. 1.
