Olímpica Travel Guide
Oaxaca
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.
Auditorio Guelaguetza
Catch an event at Auditorio Guelaguetza during your trip to Oaxaca. 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.
Monte Albán
Learn about the local history of Oaxaca with a stop at Monte Albán. 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.
Things to do
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Tour of the Dead and Pantheons in Oaxaca October 31
From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery
Full Day Tour to Monte Alban, Alebrijes, Barro Negro & Cuilapam
Best of Monte Albán and visit two villages arround
Top hotels in Olímpica
Hotel Hacienda
Good hotel walking distance from everything
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
The hotel is very clean, and Inviting . The staff is excellent and very attentive
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
Amazing
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Fiesta Inn Oaxaca
It was a great place for an overnight to stay for an early flight out the next day. The front desk crew and our taxi drivers were excellent. We enjoyed q quick evening taxi drive to El Centro and El zococolo
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
HOTEL POSADA DON MATIAS
The rooms do not have air conditioning. But the shops were nearby and very convenient
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
Stunning property. Lovely pool. Buffet breakfast was not accommodating for someone who doesn't eat meat. I did request a small piece of smoked salmon but was told that would be à la cart. For $40 to eat an omelette and some fruit I could have done better elsewhere but the grounds are amazing and ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Olímpica
San Felipe del Agua
While San Felipe del Agua may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like El Llano Park and Jardín Etnobotánico.
Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.
Barrio de Xochimilco
Though Barrio de Xochimilco may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Llano Park and Jardín Etnobotánico.
San Felipe del Agua
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in San Felipe del Agua. You might want to make time for a stop at Parque Comunal or Loma del Pelado Trailhead.
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.
Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
