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Centro Histórico in Oaxaca

Things to Do in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

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.

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.

  • Templo de Santo Domingo de GuzmánCathedral
  • Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución)Plaza
  • Mercado Benito JuárezMarket
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Top things to do in Centro Histórico

  • Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán

    ★ 4.8 · 19.1k
    Cathedral★

    Historic complex featuring a church with an opulent, gilded interior & a monastery turned museum.

    Mon–Fri
    9:30 AM – 1 PM, 4:30 PM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 1 PM, 4:30 PM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Map ↗
  • Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución) in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución)

    ★ 4.6 · 73.2k
    Plaza★

    Small, bustling public square surrounded by restaurants, vendors & historic buildings.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Mercado Benito Juárez in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Mercado Benito Juárez

    ★ 4.5 · 32.8k
    Market★

    Vibrant covered marketplace with vendors selling produce, prepared foods, crafts & textiles.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca Nuestra Señora de la Asunción

    ★ 4.7 · 4.2k
    Cathedral★

    Landmark cathedral started in 1535, consecrated in 1733 & containing baroque pieces & treasures.

    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Mercado 20 de Noviembre in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Mercado 20 de Noviembre

    Market★

    A market the size of a city block, filled with breakfast and lunch food stalls. Food stalls also line the streets outside the market serving up hot, savory tlayudas and tostadas.

    Every day
    7 AM – 7 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán

    ★ 4.8 · 20.8k
    Archaeological Site★

    Historic archaeological center, founded in 500 B.C., with a museum, restaurant & handicrafts.

    Every day
    8 AM – 3:30 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Museo Rufino Tamayo in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Museo Rufino Tamayo

    ★ 4.7 · 1.3k
    Art Museum

    art museum in Oaxaca, southern Mexico

    Mon
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 3 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca

    ★ 4.8 · 3.7k
    History Museum

    This cultural center houses archaeological artifacts & ancient books in a 17th-century convent.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Centro Cultural San Pablo in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Centro Cultural San Pablo

    ★ 4.7 · 1.9k
    Museum

    17th-century convent, now a venue for concerts, exhibitions & classes showcasing Oaxacan culture.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Museo Textil de Oaxaca in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Museo Textil de Oaxaca

    ★ 4.5 · 2.9k
    Art Museum

    Modest museum with free admission featuring textiles of the region & workshops for adults & kids.

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Centro Histórico

  • Levadura de Olla in Centro Histórico, Oaxaca

    Levadura de Olla

    Michelin ★
    Mexican· $$

    One could spend an entire afternoon or evening in the shaded, breezy courtyard of the young talent, Chef Thalía Barrios Garcia.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    4 PM – 9 PM
    Wed–Thu
    1 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    1 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    1 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗

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Map of Centro Histórico with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
  2. 2Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución)
  3. 3Mercado Benito Juárez
  4. 4Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
  5. 5Mercado 20 de Noviembre
  6. 6Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán
  7. 7Levadura de Olla
  8. 8Museo Rufino Tamayo
  9. 9Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
  10. 10Centro Cultural San Pablo

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