Santa María Travel Guide
Oaxaca
Visit Santa María
Popular places to visit
Zócalo
You can learn about the local history of Oaxaca when you make a stop at a well-known site such as 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
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route
Best of Monte Albán and visit two villages arround
Top hotels in Santa María
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
Clean room but no fridge 😢
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Hacienda
The rooms were very clean. You can tell they keep up with maintaining the building
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
The room was spotless. Great staff at reception.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Fiesta Inn Oaxaca
Yes
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel Casa del Sótano
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Trebol
The hotel itself was wonderful. Staff not friendly kept having to remind them to leave us towels and tv and heater didn't work
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa María
Del Ex-marquezado
When in Del Ex-marquezado, you can plan a visit to Zócalo and Parque Juarez El Llano, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Calzada Madero
While visiting Calzada Madero, you might make a stop by sights like Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude and Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Basilica.
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 Zócalo and Auditorio Guelaguetza.
Barrio de Xochimilco
Though Barrio de Xochimilco may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zócalo and El Llano Park.
Ruta Independencia
While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Museum of Oaxacan Culture.
Oaxaca Centro
Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Zócalo or Oaxaca Textile Museum while you're exploring.
