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Tours & day trips
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Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Teotilán and Mezcal factory
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Food & Markets Tour
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Private Day Tour including Artisan Villages of Alebrijes and Black Pottery
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What to do in Oaxaca
Popular places to visit
Zócalo Square
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a trip to Zócalo Square. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Find out about the history of Oaxaca with a stop at Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Monte Albán
Learn about the local history of Oaxaca with a stop at Monte Albán. 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.
Andador de Macedonia Alcala
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Andador de Macedonia Alcala during your visit to Oaxaca. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Santo Domingo Square
During your trip to Oaxaca, you can do some window-shopping at Santo Domingo Square. Discover the art scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Oaxaca Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a stop at Oaxaca Cathedral. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
Areas of Oaxaca
Oaxaca Centro
Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring.
Ruta Independencia
While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Jardín Etnobotánico.
Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos and El Llano Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Lucía del Camino
While Santa Lucía del Camino isn't home to many top sights, Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos and El Llano Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán
Archaeological sites and cafes are just a few things travellers like about Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán. A stop by Monte Albán is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.