Santa María
Oaxaca
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Popular places to visit
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a trip to Zócalo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is just one of the places to see in Oaxaca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Monte Albán
Learn about the local history of Oaxaca with a stop at Monte Albán. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden, a lovely green space in Oaxaca. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Andador de Macedonia Alcala
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Andador de Macedonia Alcala during your stay in Oaxaca. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Auditorio Guelaguetza
Catch an event at Auditorio Guelaguetza during your trip to Oaxaca. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market
Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Ixtapa: Bird Watching Tour with Round-Trip Transportation
Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour with transportation
Santa María Hotel Deals
Hotel Hacienda
Clean, Safe and Friendly
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Hotel Trebol
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Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
Esta muy bonita la finca, El personal muy atento y amable
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
Hotel Victoria Oaxaca
Breakfast had a good selection from eggs to fruit and much more
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca
Kind of a weird vibe
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
Hotel Fortin Plaza
Everything was clean and walking distance
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Santa María
Luis Jiménez Figueroa
While Luis Jiménez Figueroa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Auditorio Guelaguetza and Andador de Macedonia Alcala.
Calzada Madero
While visiting Calzada Madero, you might make a stop by sights like Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Basilica and Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude.
Barrio de Xochimilco
Though Barrio de Xochimilco might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Llano Park and Jardín Etnobotánico.
Ruta Independencia
If you're spending some time in Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Jardín Etnobotánico are top sights worth seeing.
Oaxaca Centro
Discover colonial-era structures and immerse in native Zapotec and Mixtec cultures in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the archeological marvel of Monte Albán and admire the unique green stone architecture.
Reforma
If you're spending some time in Reforma, Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque are top sights worth seeing.
