Things To Do
MACEDONIO ALCALÁ
Colorful pedestrian street filled with street vendors, restaurants, museums, galleries, and shops
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
The Church and former monastery of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a Baroque ecclesiastical building complex in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico. The complex includes a substantial sanctuary and an extensive system of courtyards, cloisters and rooms that formerly constituted the monastery. We're getting married here!
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
○ Located behind Templo de Santo Domingo ○ Learn all about the state’s agave plants and other endemic flora ○ There are guided tours in English and Spanish. English tours available Tuesday and Thursday at 11 am
Zócalo Oaxaca
Main square surrounded by restaurants, vendors & historic buildings.
Mercado Benito Juárez
Bustling, noisy, and colorful market where you will find vendors selling local art, handcrafts, traditional clothing, food, etc
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
○ Oaxaca is a destination for foodies! This impressive food market is next door to Mercado Benito Juárez ○ Things to try: tlayudas, hot chocolate, enchiladas de mole, tacos, tasajo, etc
Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca, Santo Domingo
The museum consists of 14 rooms that take you through the history of the state of Oaxaca.
Plaza de la Danza and Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
○ This temple is dedicated to the patron saint of Oaxaca ○ Local craft ice cream stalls can be found in the square outside of the temple. Lots of interesting flavors such as chapulin, mezcal, beso oaxaqueño, tuna, etc
Monte Albán
Travel back in time to the Zapotec city of Monte Albán. A massive archaeological site located 30min away from Oaxaca City.
Mitla
○ Another important archeological site ○ Enjoy the large open-air market
El Tule
○ Located on the same path as Mitla and Monte Albán ○ This town is known for its “arbol del Tule,” some claim this tree is the oldest in the world, others claim it is the widest
San Bartolo Coyotepec
○ Learn about the art of Barro Negro ○ Barro Negro is a style of pottery that originated in Oaxaca
Hierve el Agua
○ Hierve El Agua and its petrified waterfalls is one of Mexico’s natural wonders and a must see site! ○ Located 1hr and 30min away from Oaxaca City. ○ Hike to the top/bottom of the waterfall and/or enjoy a swim in one of its 3 swimming pools