Best Neighborhoods in Oaxaca
Oaxaca has 2 neighborhood guides with 32 curated places. Compare them, then plan each day around one or two nearby areas.
Compare 2 neighborhood guides with 32 curated places, then plan each day around one or two nearby areas.
Centro Histórico16 curated places with local context, food, drinks, and sights.
Oaxaca Centro16 curated places with local context, food, drinks, and sights.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Centro Histórico
16 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 20 de Noviembre
Oaxaca Centro
16 curated places
A historic area with a focus on local culture and cuisine. It contains the Jardín Etnobotánico, Mercado de Artesanías, and El Llano Park, alongside restaurants like Labo Fermento and Boulenc.
Top picks: Crudo · Labo Fermento · Boulenc
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