Why Oaxaca?
Edgy art meets Unesco-listed architecture
One of the most culturally rich places in Mexico, Oaxaca state is a beautiful area to visit. This region, and the city in particular, is widely known for it’s mezcal, chocolate, and mole; as well as the diverse indigenous groups still calling the Oaxaca Valley home after hundreds of years. Oaxaca provides a marrying of food, culture, and history that is unique to this region in Mexico.
There’s simmering creative energy in Oaxaca, whether you’re browsing underground art, following behind a street protest or gallery-hopping in whitewashed museums. Indigenous culture is proudly on display at high-end restaurants which riff on traditional ingredients.
Activities
Things to do in Oaxaca
Botanical Garden
Curated grounds showcasing local Oaxacan plant life, plus a cultural center in a former convent.
Address:
Reforma Sur n, Ruta Independencia, Centro
Mercado Benito Juarez
Find a little bit of everything at this covered market. A Oaxacan highlight, and a great place to pick up souvenirs.
Address:
Las Casas S/N, Centro
Textile Museum
While woven artwork abounds at every market here, the very finest tapestries are on display in the free-to-visit Oaxaca Textile Museum, inside a restored 18th-century mansion.
Address:
Miguel Hidalgo 917, Centro Histórico