Top Things to do in Oaxaca
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Oaxaca, Oaxaca
Discover the best top things to do in Oaxaca, Southern Mexico including Mezcaleria El Conjuro, Guiengola, Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo de Yanhuitlan, Capilla de Santa Cruz, Zocalo, Andador de Macedonia Alcala, Tule Tree, El Rey de Matatlan, Hierve el Agua, Centro de Artes de San Agustin.
Restaurants in Oaxaca
1. Mezcaleria El Conjuro
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Guiengola
3. Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo de Yanhuitlan
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
4. Capilla de Santa Cruz
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By CasaHoffa - Huatulco, Mexico
One of the most important places to visit is the Capilla (Chapel) in Santa Cruz. This is a major pilgrimage site in Mexico (and the world). Huatulco means "the place where people worship trees" per the miracle of the Sainted Cross (Santa Cruz). Legend has it that when the Spanish came to the area now called Santa Cruz they found the indigenous people praying to a tree in the shape of the Cross. The current day Chapel there notes the story. Evidently, relics of the original tree are in the Santa Cruz Chapel, the Cathedral in Mexico City as well as in the Vatican.
5. Zocalo
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4.5 based on 1,730 reviews
This plaza, ringed with stores and an 18th-century cathedral, is the center of social activity in Oaxaca.
Reviewed By andyww18 - Savelletri, Italy
Plenty going on , lots of restaurants and great people watching . Have a shoe shine and capture some great photo ops
6. Andador de Macedonia Alcala
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4.5 based on 661 reviews
One of Oaxaca's crowded main thoroughfares.
Reviewed By 954hollyb - Washington DC, United States
Great street for people watching, eating and shopping, at any time of day. Plenty of fantastic artisan goods plus street food- I definitely recommend the fresh juices with condensed milk.
7. Tule Tree
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4.5 based on 838 reviews
This large cypress tree is said to be over 2,000 years old.
Reviewed By lquadros - San Ramon, United States
We went here as part of a group tour. We were given a quick overview about it by our guide and told that this is the oldest and the largest tree in the world. A quick google did not mention this tree among the oldest or the largest (hmm...). But we felt this location as a chance to see a beautiful and massive tree plus a opportunity to see the real Mexico. Its 15 pesos to get inside the part to get closer to the tree which is totally worth it. The tree trunk rivals the trees I have seen in the Calaveras redwood forest in California. There is also a beautiful little cathedral where we were lucky to see a wedding, lot of locals gathered around and there was music being played. The grounds around the attraction has a beautiful park, also the whole city was well kept and clean. Highly recommend you spend and hour or so taking pictures and enjoying the place.
8. El Rey de Matatlan
9. Hierve el Agua
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4.5 based on 2,771 reviews
This Place Is Temporarily Close.
Reviewed By Eyecur2nvs - Jacksonville, United States
Beautiful spot near Oaxaca city. The pools are amazing, but you have to arrive early (we hired a taxi for the day per hour at 220 pesos per hour) so leave Oaxaca city by 8am so you avoid the insane crowds. We hired a local guide for a 1.5hr guided trek to get some great views and gave a tip at the end (700 pesos for 3 of us). Bring your bathing suit and a towel if you want to swim and be sure to wear sunblock bc the sun is very intense at that altitude.
10. Centro de Artes de San Agustin
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By 153Bee - Belgium, null
I spent 3 weeks at CaSa last summer as part of an artist residency. When I arrived , I could not believe my eyes. Such an incredible place in the middle of nowhere. I live in Belgium and we certainly have no place like this, not even close. Francisco Toledo is a famous local artist who has been using his fame and money towards the conservation of indigenous culture and heritage. He is so prolific both in his work and this "mission" that he has initiated the Photographic center Manuel Alvarez Bravo, iago (art library) , the ethnobotanical gardens (all in Oaxaca) and CaSa, to name just his biggest projects. But you don't have to be an artist to visit CaSa. The place itself is well worth the 30' collectivo ride (13,5 pesos) from the center. It has been beautifully renovated, with a view of the surrounding mountains. The garden is really pretty (loved all the cactus!) too. There are regularly exhibitions. Last summer was a window paper show that was really nice. You are also likely to see people at work. Every week there are several workshops open to the public (and FREE - but you have to register in advance) : dance, printmaking, photography, stop motion for kids, yoga, singing.... I also want to mention an incredible 3 year program they have developped for 6 kids of local indigenous villages who have been studying the violin (traditional music). They sometimes perform there, so check out CaSa facebook page before going... they are incredible. (btw their webpage is not up to date and not easy to navigate) GO!
