San Carlos Travel Guide
Oaxaca
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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
Best of Monte Albán and visit two villages arround
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route
Top hotels in San Carlos
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
Love this place close to everything. The negative is no refrigerator and only four lounge chairs but everything else is perfect.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Hacienda
Nice hotel, but NO HOT WATER, and limited parking.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
Small rooms.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Fiesta Inn Oaxaca
It was good service and room was clean.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
Conveniently located in the heart of Centro Historico. All the main attractions, great dining and mercados are within walking distance. The atmosphere once you entered the hotel is very calm and pleasing.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Trebol
Todo hermoso
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Carlos
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.
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.
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.
San Agustín Yatareni
San Agustín Yatareni might not have many top sights, but Oaxaca Cultural and Convention Center and El Llano Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
