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.
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Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán ★ 4.8 · 19.2k★
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
Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución) ★ 4.6 · 73.9k★
Small, bustling public square surrounded by restaurants, vendors & historic buildings.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Mercado 20 de Noviembre ★ 4.5 · 50.5k★
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
Mercado Benito Juárez ★ 4.5 · 33.0k★
Vibrant covered marketplace with vendors selling produce, prepared foods, crafts & textiles.
Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca Nuestra Señora de la Asunción ★ 4.7 · 4.2k★
Landmark cathedral started in 1535, consecrated in 1733 & containing baroque pieces & treasures.
Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán ★ 4.8 · 21.1k★
Historic archaeological center, founded in 500 B.C., with a museum, restaurant & handicrafts.
Every day 8 AM – 3:30 PM
Museo Rufino Tamayo ★ 4.7 · 1.3k
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
Mercado Municipal Martín González ★ 4.4 · 4.2k
Every day 6 AM – 6 PM
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca ★ 4.8 · 3.8k
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
La Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxaca ★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Sat 9 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 8 PM Where to eat & drink in Centro Histórico Levadura de Olla Michelin ★ · $$
One could spend an entire afternoon or evening in the shaded, breezy courtyard of the young talent, Chef Thalía Barrios Garcia.
República Cozana ★ 4.9 · 1.3k
Pan:am Abasolo ★ 4.3 · 3.0k· $200–300
Unassuming bakery & cafe set in a classic Oaxacan house with colorful walls & a courtyard patio.
Terraza de Despecho ★ 4.7 · 1.5k· $200–700
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 7 PM – 3 AM
Sat 7 PM – 3 AM
Sun 7 PM – 3 AM
La Mezcalería de Oaxaca ★ 5.0 · 363· $100–200
Mon–Thu 3 PM – 10 PM
Fri 3 PM – 11 PM
Sat 3 AM – 11 PM
Sun Closed
Café Rústiko ★ 4.7 · 924· $100–200
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Sat 8 AM – 8 PM
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1 Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán 2 Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución) 3 Mercado 20 de Noviembre 4 Mercado Benito Juárez 5 Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca Nuestra Señora de la Asunción 6 Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán 7 Levadura de Olla 8 Museo Rufino Tamayo 9 República Cozana 10 Mercado Municipal Martín González Ready to plan Centro Histórico? Turn these Centro Histórico picks into a day-by-day Oaxaca plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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Templo de Santo Domingo de GuzmánCathedral
Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución)Plaza
Mercado 20 de NoviembreMarket
