Oaxaca Centro Travel Guide
Oaxaca
Visit Oaxaca Centro
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
Best of Monte Albán and visit two villages arround
From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route
Oaxacan Urban Mythology and Colonial Art
Top hotels in Oaxaca Centro
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
excellent location and service
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
The room if clean and all basic amenities supplied. It is a small room, but it met our needs. Staff is courteous. Breakfast is a hot breakfast buffet with regional cuisine.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hotel Casa del Sótano
The room was spacious, clean and the entire hotel was as described in the pictures. We were upgraded to a room with a private terrace & infinity pool, with amazing views of the Santo Domingo church. The rooftop shared jacuzzi and sun deck were amazing as well. The front desk staff were amazing & ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca
Excelwnte! Increible arquitectura y staff muy amable
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Trebol
Awesome
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
The historical building has been beautifully restored respecting its profound past. Staff spoke english, very friendly and helpful. Only ate breakfast there at the restaurant which was good. Pool is wonderful surrounded by the lovely stone walls.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 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, Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos and El Llano Park 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 Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina and El Llano Park.
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.
Del Ex-marquezado
When in Del Ex-marquezado, you can plan a visit to Auditorio Guelaguetza and Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Basilica, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
