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Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
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From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery
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a day in the life of a Zapotec village
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What to do in Oaxaca
Discover the most popular places to visit in Oaxaca
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.
Oaxaca Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a visit to Oaxaca Cathedral. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Santo Domingo Square
During your trip to Oaxaca, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Santo Domingo Square. Discover the art scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Benito Juarez Market
During your visit to Oaxaca, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Benito Juarez Market. You can seek out the local tours in this culturally rich area.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Oaxaca
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.
Ruta Independencia
If you're spending some time in Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Jardín Etnobotánico are top sights worth seeing.
Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos and El Llano Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Reforma
If you're spending some time in Reforma, Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán
Visitors to Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán like its archaeological sites and cafes, and Monte Albán is a sight worth a stop.
Santa Lucía del Camino
When in Santa Lucía del Camino, you can plan a visit to El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
