Oaxaca's Absolute Essentials

Oaxaca’s cultural landscape centers on the Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán and the intricate geometric mosaics of Mitla. In the state capital, the 16th-century colonial grid includes the Baroque Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán and the adjacent Ethnobotanical Garden, which showcases native flora. Daily life revolves around the Zócalo and the smoke-filled aisles of Mercado 20 de Noviembre, known for traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Beyond the city, the petrified waterfalls and mineral pools of Hierve el Agua offer unique natural travertine formations.

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.

Hierve el Agua

Hierve el Agua is a set of natural travertine rock formations in San Lorenzo Albarradas, Oaxaca, Mexico that resemble cascades of water.

Mitla

Mitla is the second-most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca in Mexico, and the most important of the Zapotec culture.

Oaxaca Historic Center

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

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.

Ethnobotanical Garden

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

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!

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.