Ruta Independencia
Oaxaca
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Popular places to visit
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is just one of the places to see in Oaxaca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden, a lovely green space in Oaxaca. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Santo Domingo Square
During your trip to Oaxaca, you can do some window-shopping at Santo Domingo Square. Discover the art scene and cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Andador de Macedonia Alcala
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Andador de Macedonia Alcala during your visit to Oaxaca. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
El Llano Park
Explore the great outdoors at El Llano Park, a lovely green space in Oaxaca. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Oaxaca Cultural Institute
Walk around the campus at Oaxaca Cultural Institute as part of your travels around Oaxaca.
Things to do
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide
Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
Hierve el Agua Half Day trip in the morning
Oaxacan Urban Mythology and Colonial Art
Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market
Top hotels in Ruta Independencia
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
To noisy from rooms,
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
It is a beautiful property, a former convent built in the 1600s. EXCELLENT AC!!! :-) Lots of beautiful flora. The staff is great, super helpful and friendly. You are right downtown with excellent restaurants and cool shops. I highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Hotel Oaxaca Real
Aceptable. Simpatía y atención por el personal.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Casa Antigua
Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca-Centro Historico by IHG
Great location, easy walking distance or a short cab ride to various points of interest. Rooms and property are very clean, breakfast is well stocked and varied. The staff was the best part of our stay. Very friendly and exceedingly helpful. I am very comfortable recommending this hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Parador Del Dominico
Stay there for location, nothing else
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruta Independencia
Oaxaca Centro
Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring.
Luis Jiménez Figueroa
While Luis Jiménez Figueroa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Auditorio Guelaguetza and Andador de Macedonia Alcala.
Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Barrio de Xochimilco
Though Barrio de Xochimilco may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina and El Llano Park.
Calzada Madero
While visiting Calzada Madero, you might make a stop by sights like Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Basilica and Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude.
Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.
