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Zócalo
City park
Small, bustling public square surrounded by restaurants, vendors & historic buildings.
4.60 (67.4K reviews)
(~7.98 km from centre)
2
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Fresh food market
Bustling traditional covered market with stalls for fresh produce, baked goods & local street foods.
4.50 (43.2K reviews)
(~7.67 km from centre)
3
Mercado Benito Juárez
Fresh food market
Vibrant covered marketplace with vendors selling produce, prepared foods, crafts & textiles.
4.50 (30.1K reviews)
(~7.77 km from centre)
4
El Llano
City park
City park with walking paths, flower beds, palm trees & a monument to a former Mexican president.
4.50 (19.1K reviews)
(~8.77 km from centre)
5
Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán
Archaeological site
Historic archaeological center, founded in 500 B.C., with a museum, restaurant & handicrafts.
4.80 (18.2K reviews)
(~7.79 km from centre)
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Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Catholic cathedral
Historic complex featuring a church with an opulent, gilded interior & a monastery turned museum.
4.80 (17.8K reviews)
(~8.52 km from centre)
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Museo de Sitio de Monte Albán
Museum
👍👍 ["i recommend you show up early, and before noon, otherwise the sun and the heat will make it impossible to enjoy your tour of the entire site. a big upside as well is there\u2019s less tourists early in the morning so you can take better photos. this is a MUST visit if you\u2019re in Oaxaca, there\...
4.80 (9.5K reviews)
(~7.82 km from centre)
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Plaza de la Danza
City park
The political heart of the city, this square with a large flag borders the Municipal Palace.
4.60 (8.5K reviews)
(~8.3 km from centre)
9
Jardín Conzatti
Garden
Laurel trees stand over paths & benches in a simple green space dedicated to a renowned botanist.
4.40 (6.1K reviews)
(~8.96 km from centre)
10
Jardín San Francisco
Garden
Shady trees in a compact garden with benches & a fountain, overlooked by a colonial-era church.
4.00 (5.8K reviews)
(~7.5 km from centre)
11
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Botanical garden
Curated grounds showcasing local Oaxacan plant life, plus a cultural center in a former convent.
4.50 (4.9K reviews)
(~8.5 km from centre)
12
Oaxaca Artisan Market
Handicraft fair
Market for traditional handicrafts like embroidered blouses, carved animal sculptures & pottery.
4.40 (4.8K reviews)
(~7.58 km from centre)
13
EX CONVENTO CUILAPAM DE GUERRERO
Historical landmark
👍 This place has its own place in Mexico's history. Home to Dominican congregation in 16th century, it received two major events, first one being the shooting of Vicente Guerrero (2nd mexican president), and the second being the visit of the Pope Juan Pablo II in 1979.
4.60 (4.6K reviews)
(~5.88 km from centre)
17
Andador Turístico
Promenade
Colorful lane with restaurants & craft markets, plus street art & a contemporary art museum.
4.70 (3.5K reviews)
(~8.28 km from centre)
18
Mercado De Artesanias De Barro Negro
Handicraft fair
😐 I love seeing the black pottery and find the work beautiful, but fragile. My friends bought quite a few pieces, but upon return to the US, found two or three pieces cracked and broken. The dishware seems to hold up better. One of the vendors welcomed us into their home/studio to show us the proce...
4.40 (3.1K reviews)
(~3.76 km from centre)
20
El Tequio Park
National park
👍 It's now open for walking and running
4.40 (2.9K reviews)
(~2.85 km from centre)