Top Things to do in Oaxaca
Things to do in Oaxaca, Oaxaca: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Oaxaca, Southern Mexico including Guiengola, Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman, Punta Cometa, Exconvento de San Pablo, Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo, Fundacion Cultural Rodolfo Morales, Capilla de Santa Cruz, Zocalo, Mercado Benito Juarez.
Restaurants in Oaxaca
1. Guiengola
2. Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,737 reviews
The ruins of this ancient Zapotec capital make up one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Latin America.
Reviewed By zantb003 - Sybertsville, United States
Great site!! Great prehispanic temples and observatory. It’s a part of Oaxaca, Zapotecs. I enjoyed it, of course, we’re into history and archeology. It’s impressive-grand.
3. Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
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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!
4. Punta Cometa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 543 reviews
Reviewed By Natasha0606 - Marburg, Germany
It's a small hike up to a marvelous sunset point. Well worth the climb. The scenery is a dream and sometimes there are people up there plying music. A definite plus.
5. Exconvento de San Pablo
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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.
6. Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo
7. Fundacion Cultural Rodolfo Morales
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By baroqueheart - New York City, United States
Hidden in plain sight in the small craft and market town of Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca, Mexico is the home and museum foundation associated with local son and mural painter of renown. Morales’ murals inside the City Hall are documents to artistic tradition, his live of his home, and the people of this Mixteca Alta region.
8. 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.
9. 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
10. Mercado Benito Juarez
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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
