THE BEAUTY OF THE CITY
Oaxaca de Juarez is a charming city in Mexico, known for its rich cultural heritage, colonial architecture and traditional cuisine.
The Zócalo
The Zócalo is the heart of the city and houses the Oaxaca Cathedral and the Government Palace. You can stroll around the plaza, enjoy the architecture and, on occasion, witness cultural events and local festivals
Cathedral of the Assumption
The Cathedral of the Assumption is an impressive baroque style church dating from the 16th century. Its facade and interior are impressive and worth a visit
Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman
This temple is one of the most outstanding examples of the novo-Hispanic baroque in Mexico. It also houses the Museum of the Cultures of Oaxaca, which exhibits pre-Hispanic artifacts and colonial art
Benito Juarez Market
This market is an ideal place to sample Oaxacan food, buy handicrafts, textiles, mezcal and other local products
Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden
This garden is an oasis of biodiversity with an impressive collection of native plants used in Oaxacan traditional medicine and gastronomy
Local gastronomy
Oaxaca is famous for its food, which includes dishes such as mole, tlayudas, chapulines (edible insects), quesillo and many other delicacies. Don't miss the opportunity to taste authentic Oaxacan cuisine
The Zócalo
The Zócalo is the heart of the city and houses the Oaxaca Cathedral and the Government Palace. You can stroll around the plaza, enjoy the architecture and, on occasion, witness cultural events and local festivals
Cathedral of the Assumption
The Cathedral of the Assumption is an impressive baroque style church dating from the 16th century. Its facade and interior are impressive and worth a visit
Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman
This temple is one of the most outstanding examples of the novo-Hispanic baroque in Mexico. It also houses the Museum of the Cultures of Oaxaca, which exhibits pre-Hispanic artifacts and colonial art
Benito Juarez Market
This market is an ideal place to sample Oaxacan food, buy handicrafts, textiles, mezcal and other local products
Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden
This garden is an oasis of biodiversity with an impressive collection of native plants used in Oaxacan traditional medicine and gastronomy
Local gastronomy
Oaxaca is famous for its food, which includes dishes such as mole, tlayudas, chapulines (edible insects), quesillo and many other delicacies. Don't miss the opportunity to taste authentic Oaxacan cuisine