Oaxaca de Juárez Municipality

Best things to do in Oaxaca de Juárez

Oaxaca de Juárez Unmissables

Explore the cultural heart of Mexico through the ancient Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán and the UNESCO-listed historic center of Oaxaca de Juárez. This selection highlights the city's architectural heritage, from the ornate New Spanish Baroque interiors of Santo Domingo de Guzmán to the colonial-era Zócalo. Discover local traditions at the Textile Museum and the Ethnobotanical Garden, or experience the region’s culinary identity within the bustling stalls of Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Benito Juárez Market.

Oaxaca de Juárez Unmissables — Map

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Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán

Monte Albán is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán Municipality in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca.

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Oaxaca Historic Center

One of the best preserved colonial cities. Just imagine - the majority of buildings date back to the 16th century.

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Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán

The Church and Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in the city of Oaxaca de Juárez is an example of New Spanish Baroque architecture.

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Constitution Square

The real center of Oaxaca where the political and social activity is concentrated. Sit in a shade of trees and observe the everyday life!

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Ethnobotanical Garden

The Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca is a botanical garden in Oaxaca City, Mexico.

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Cultural Centre of Oaxaca

This museum will put into context everything you see in Oaxaca. Comprehensible presentation of history and many beautiful artifacts to see.

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Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Oaxaca

Bustling with activity, this street market is a wonderful thing to do, maybe more than once. The food sold at the stalls is delicious.

Bobak / CC BY-SA 2.5

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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, located in the city of Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico, is the seat of the Roman Catholic…

Erwin Verbruggen / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Textile Museum

Even textile museums can be interesting and amusing! Showcase of beautiful cloths and ornate materials, with lots of additional information.

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Benito Juarez Market

The busiest market with the longest tradition. Come here for bargaining, souvenir hunting and marveling at the abundance of stuff.

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