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Centro Histórico11 curated places with local context, food, drinks, and sights.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Centro Histórico
11 curated places
Centro Histórico in Oaxaca features the Zócalo public square, Mercado Benito Juárez market, and the Monte Albán archaeological site. It also has independent hotels, art museums, and the Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca.
Top picks: Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán · Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución) · Mercado Benito Juárez

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