Oaxaca Centro
Oaxaca
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Popular places to visit
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a trip to Zócalo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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 Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a stop at Oaxaca Cathedral. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
Benito Juarez Market
During your visit to Oaxaca, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Benito Juarez Market. You can seek out the local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
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
Oaxacan Urban Mythology and Colonial Art
Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market
Oaxaca: First Day in Oaxaca — Walk with Your Personal Guide
Top hotels in Oaxaca Centro
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
Staff was friendly and helpful. Beds were a little small and hard.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
Great service, clean rooms, we booked 3 rooms for the family and loved that the hotel included breakfast. A plus is that the hotel has air conditioning.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
Stunning property. Lovely pool. Buffet breakfast was not accommodating for someone who doesn't eat meat. I did request a small piece of smoked salmon but was told that would be à la cart. For $40 to eat an omelette and some fruit I could have done better elsewhere but the grounds are amazing and ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Trebol
Totally fell in love with this hotel. Once you enter it’s peaceful and calm, with a beautiful courtyard restaurant and another courtyard open to the sky. Our room was comfortable and the bathroom was clean and newly renovated. Breakfast each day was a different menu. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca
Very good hotel
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Casa De Sierra Azul
Gorgeous courtyard, very clean, comfy beds, nice shower, perfect location. Please put in a small fridge to keep water cold!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oaxaca Centro
Ruta Independencia
While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Jardín Etnobotánico.
Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Barrio de Xochimilco
Though Barrio de Xochimilco may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Llano Park and Jardín Etnobotánico.
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.
Trinidad de Las Huertas
If you're spending some time in Trinidad de Las Huertas, Pueblos Mancomunados and Convento de Cuilapam are top sights worth seeing.