Ruta Independencia Travel Guide
Oaxaca
Visit Ruta Independencia
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Andador de Macedonia Alcala
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Andador de Macedonia Alcala during your visit to Oaxaca. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
El Llano Park
Explore the great outdoors at El Llano Park, a lovely green space in Oaxaca. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Jardín Etnobotánico
Learn about the local history of Oaxaca when you spend time at Jardín Etnobotánico. 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 Ruta Independencia
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
All good!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Casa del Sótano
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca
Lovely hotel. Beautiful space and kind staff.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
Simply exquisite!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hotel Oaxaca Real
The staff was so courteous and room was clean.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Boutique Parador San Miguel
Room was kept very clean and the staff very kind. The room had no outside window which made it dark. The hotel has many rules. One example is a charge for getting towels dirty (makeup). They should provide make up remover wipes.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruta Independencia
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.
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, Zócalo and Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.
