Top Things to do in Oaxaca
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Oaxaca, Oaxaca
Discover the best top things to do in Oaxaca, Southern Mexico including Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman, Exconvento de San Pablo, Biblioteca Infantil, Casa Don Taurino, Europa Galeria De Arte, Oaxaca Brewing Company, Palenque Mal De Amor, Sweet Retreats Casa Chango, Mercado Benito Juarez, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption.
Restaurants in Oaxaca
1. Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,645 reviews
One of the city's most ornate structures, this church is lavishly endowed with gold.
Reviewed By katybird41 - Eugene, United States
I was approached by a kind man who asked if I wanted a tour as I was heading inside to look around. He spoke several different languages, and was incredibly knowledgeable, reciting the names of the saints depicted, the dates of each stage of building this beautiful church, and the historical significance of the church itself. It was a pleasure to learn more of this history. I am very grateful!
2. Exconvento de San Pablo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By agavebeat - Oaxaca, Mexico
This beautiful cultural center is pretty much the 'heart' of Oaxaca. It is part of the Alfredo Harp Helu (ex-owner Citibank) Foundation, which offers free concerts, conferences, handcraft workshops, artisanal fairs, etc. throughout the year. It also houses four traditional art galleries with installations that change every few months and a permanent library dedicated to preservation of native languages. Just outside and around the corner is the fabulous Textile Museum. Entrance to the Cultural Center and all events are free.
3. Biblioteca Infantil
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By P9777FXbenb
A sleek, modern children's library with a healthy selection of books and entertainment. Plenty of space, with beautiful trees and flowers everywhere. A cool place to check out.
4. Casa Don Taurino
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
"Casa Don Taurino" is a Zapotec textile gallery, focused in preserving the ancient weaving and dying techniques used by our ancestors for the past 2500 years. In this studio gallery you will be able to appreciate the how the weaving is done, where the colors come, and how we get inspired.
Reviewed By PlatinumFish96
Casa Don Taurino is located in a beautiful Oaxaca-style-architecture building, infront of the Sangre de Cristo Church. If you search for the place in google Maps don't get discouraged by the picture you'll find there since the owners made an awesome job refurbishing the building. Inside you will find exquisite textiles, dyed with natural colors, fine-designed ceramics and the most colorful blown glass of all Mexico. It's worth the visit since they make a fine selection of everything they offer, along with the owners warmth.
5. Europa Galeria De Arte
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Contemporary And Modern Art Gallery. Original Mexican Art. Provide art consultation, Interior decoration, art packaging and shipping, art preservation, and restoration work. Promote Art awareness/history, and insight into Mexican Art and World Art that has influenced many generations of Mexican Artist. We also conduct free student tours with local schools to promote art awareness and Mexican Art History. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Reviewed By kena349
Definitely one of the finest art galleries in Huatulco. A wonderful variety of size and style of art showcasing various talented and acclaimed artists throughout Mexico. Sam is well versed on the artists, their styles and the history of the artists on display. Worth a visit!!
6. Oaxaca Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Craft Beer tasting room in Oaxaca downtown specializing in hoppy beers and beers with local fruits.
Reviewed By sfiesel - Sebastopol, United States
Coming from Northern California home of Pliny the Elder and wonderful craft beers, I felt like I was at home drinking Oaxaca Brewing Company beers. They were unique, creative and delicious. I highly recommended to anyone who loves good beer.
7. Palenque Mal De Amor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Palenque Mal de Amor, is a space dedicated to different types of distilled agave, in order to produce artisanal mezcal of the best quality. We offer you the opportunity to learn step by step the process of making mezcal, in addition to our daily restaurant service where you can enjoy delicious Oaxacan food accompanied by an excellent artisanal mezcal.
8. Sweet Retreats Casa Chango
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Sweet Retreats are vacation style intensive training retreats focused on circus fitness, creativity, and healthy lifestyle. Sweet Retreats are a way to bridge the gap between intensive training, healthy lifestyle choices, and beach get-a-ways. We are a small, family run, family friendly business offering welcoming experiences for various skill levels. Sweet Retreats are held at Casa Chango Mexico.
Reviewed By 188salliec - London, United Kingdom
When it looked like the world was going to shut down, I asked myself: What would I need to be happy and content? My answer: Good company, good food, to feel safe, and of course, aerials. Here at the Sweet Retreats Artists Residency I get all of that and more! I am surrounded by some of the most supportive and open people I have ever met. Here, I can truly be myself—I can share my hopes and fears, I can laugh and cry, and am totally accepted for who I am. Kerri and Stuart create a supportive family environment that makes me feel totally at home. I have developed friendships that will last well beyond the time I spend here. If I was at home in lockdown (or even pre-covid!), I would be eating vaguely healthily with a lot of sugary snacks and alcohol. Here, Yaz and Stuart make delicious healthy meals every day, which we mostly eat together around the pool. Snacks are fresh mangoes and most of my alcohol consumption has been replaced by fresh juices... except on the weekend when some of us will have a few drinks together. Many people thought I was crazy to go to Mexico in a time of crisis, however I feel far safer here than I would back home. We don’t have to go to the shop or come into contact with people outside of our Sweet Retreats bubble. I don’t have to trust that other people are safe, because we are all in agreement with being careful, and we all socially distance when there is a new arrival to be extra careful. I feel safe and cared for. And aerials. My main driving force to get here—I knew without aerials I would struggle physically and mentally in lockdown. Here, we have classes most days, focusing on skills and artistry. Kerri is the most amazing coach—She encourages everyone to live in their own body, and recognises the strengths and limitations of each person, with no judgement, and a clear focus of how to help you meet your goals. Teaching here is not one-size-fits-all: Kerri tailors training to the individual. I have already made so much progress in my aerial practice: I feel confident in exploring new pathways and movements with my body I am developing a sense of musicality and performance I am starting to break bad habits feel as though I am on the pathway to becoming an artist . In short: if you want to feel safe, spend time with some incredible individuals you can call family, if you want fresh and amazing food and to take your aerial training to the next level (whatever that level is!), come to Casa Chango for the Sweet Retreats Artists Residency.
9. Mercado Benito Juarez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,423 reviews
Visitors to this marketplace are advised to bargain with vendors to get low prices.
Reviewed By andyww18 - Savelletri, Italy
Lots to see , photo and eat and drink . Famous and popular aqua Fresca stall , go down the bbq alley behind the meat section for freshly chosen meat on a bbq with vegetable and sauce choices . Meal for 3 with a beers at around 100 pesos a head and full of smoky buzzing atmosphere Take home dried chillis and herbs
10. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 627 reviews
This lavish cathedral sits on the town's zócalo.
Reviewed By bgillian28
This is a very ornate church with interesting side chapels. If you go on a Saturday you can watch all the wedding parties come out of the church and then go in procession down the main pedestrian walkway. Walk with them and enjoy the celebration.
