Centro Histórico, Oaxaca: Things to Do & Map

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 20 de NoviembreMarket

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By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026

Top things to do in Centro Histórico

Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
★ 4.8 · 19.3k
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
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Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución)
★ 4.6 · 74.1k
Plaza★
Small, bustling public square surrounded by restaurants, vendors & historic buildings.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Mercado 20 de Noviembre
★ 4.5 · 50.7k
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
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Mercado Benito Juárez
★ 4.5 · 33.2k
Market★
Vibrant covered marketplace with vendors selling produce, prepared foods, crafts & textiles.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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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.
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Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán
★ 4.8 · 21.1k
Archaeological Site★
Historic archaeological center, founded in 500 B.C., with a museum, restaurant & handicrafts.
Every day
8 AM – 3:30 PM
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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
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Mercado Municipal Martín González
★ 4.4 · 4.2k
Flea Market
Every day
6 AM – 6 PM
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Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
★ 4.8 · 3.9k
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
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La Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxaca
★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Craft Workshop
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 9 PM
Sat
9 AM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 8 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Centro Histórico

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 – 5 PM, 7 PM – 8 PM
Wed–Fri
1 PM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 5 PM, 7 PM – 8 PM
Sat
1 PM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 5 PM, 7 PM – 8 PM
Sun
Closed
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República Cozana
★ 4.9 · 1.5k
Bar
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
9 PM – 3 AM
Sat
9 PM – 3 AM
Sun
Closed
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Pan:am Abasolo
★ 4.3 · 3.0k
Brunch· $200–300
Unassuming bakery & cafe set in a classic Oaxacan house with colorful walls & a courtyard patio.
Mon
8 AM – 9 PM
Tue–Fri
8 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 9:30 PM
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Café Rústiko
★ 4.8 · 931
Coffee Shop· $100–200
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 8 PM
Sat
8 AM – 8 PM
Sun
Closed
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Terraza de Despecho
★ 4.8 · 1.7k
Bar· $200–700
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
7 PM – 3 AM
Sat
7 PM – 3 AM
Sun
7 PM – 3 AM
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Amá Terraza
★ 4.7 · 1.1k
Café & Bakery· $200–300
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun
7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
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