El Bajío 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
Best of Monte Albán and visit two villages arround
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route
Top hotels in El Bajío
Hotel Hacienda
Good hotel walking distance from everything
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
Beautiful hotel with friend,y staff.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
Good pace and location , only thing was the beds were too hard. Woke up with my back hurting
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Fiesta Inn Oaxaca
Everything was fantastic here!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
HOTEL POSADA DON MATIAS
Accesibilidad al centro, amables
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
There are not enough stars to rate our stay at Quinta Real Oaxaca. We stayed for 9 days and have never been treated so well in all our days. The property is a real jewel. So unique. The staff are the best you could ever find and enhanced our experience ten fold. 5/5 stars +++
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Bajío
FERROCARRIL
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in FERROCARRIL and surrounding area, you can visit Oaxaca Cultural and Convention Center and Merced Market.
Santa Lucía del Camino
While Santa Lucía del Camino isn't home to many top sights, Oaxaca Cultural and Convention Center and El Llano Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ruta Independencia
While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Andador de Macedonia Alcala.
Oaxaca Centro
Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Macedonio Alcalá Theater or Oaxaca Textile Museum while you're exploring.
Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.
