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Plataforma Sur
Archaeological site
👍 Too much reconstruction, and the descriptions are not very helpful (I know “an upside-down man is depicted” on that wall; I can see it 🙄. Give me some background info). An important archeological zone though; just not as impressive as some of its peers. Nice view of the city from the hill top.
4.90 (451 reviews)
(~7.44 km from centre)
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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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Museo De La Filatelia MUFI
Museum
Charming museum featuring stamps & surrealist art, plus a tranquil patio & gift shop.
4.80 (1.7K reviews)
(~8.49 km from centre)
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Plataforma Norte
Archaeological site
👍👍 This is the part of the city that is accessed first when heading into the ruins from the entrance. It is the largest single complex of buildings in the former ceremonial complex and is more crowded with courts and pyramids than the southern side of the city. Although impressive, this platform lacks...
4.80 (251 reviews)
(~7.76 km from centre)
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Plaza Central
Archaeological site
👍👍 The Central Plaza is the most recognizable feature of Monte Alban. It is an enormous rectangle 300 meters in length and 120 meters in width. It is divided by a series of buildings that span its middle section that include the famous astronomical observatory, known also as 'Structure J.' The central...
4.80 (89 reviews)
(~7.6 km from centre)
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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)
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Centro Cultural San Pablo
Cultural center
17th-century convent, now a venue for concerts, exhibitions & classes showcasing Oaxacan culture.
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
(~7.97 km from centre)
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Ex Convento de San Pablo
Museum
👍👍 Entrance is free and it’s worth exploring! The building complex is a beautiful mix of old and new, and they’ve filled the spaces with contemporary art.
4.70 (527 reviews)
(~7.97 km from centre)
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LARIMAR GALLERY
Hotel
👍👍 Larimar hotel es un lugar para descansar cuerpo y alma, estremadamente bello, limpio, tiene la perfecta combinación de arte y diseño en cada cuarto. Tiene una hermosa terraza que disfrute cada mañana tomando un café exquisito en la tranquilidad del lugar.. La anfitriona siempre estuvo atenta al más...
4.70 (44 reviews)
(~8.47 km from centre)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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La Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxaca
Handicraft
👍👍 Best place to buy Oaxaca handcrafts!
We arrived thinking that it was some museum or exhibition, but it was a store of the most characteristic crafts of Oaxaca, the prices are affordable, value for money. Unfortunately some artisans assign the price depending on your appearance or origin but in this...
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
(~8.33 km from centre)