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.

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 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.

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

Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour

Tour to Monte Alban, Barro Negro, Hip Loom and Alebrijes

Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Top hotels in El Bajío

Hotel Victoria Oaxaca
"It's was nice"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
"Nice view from my room- very clean too"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Fiesta Inn Oaxaca
"Excelente estancia, lo único que me hubiera gustado sería una forma más fácil para llegar a las habitaciones/lobby ya que teníamos que dar mucha vuelta"
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Casa 1800 Oaxaca Boutique Hotel City Center Based

Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca-Centro Historico by IHG
"The people was great and service 5star"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hotel Hacienda
"I had property stolen in my room, and the clerk was not helpful at all. He had a bad attitude."
Reviewed on 24 May 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 Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos are some notable places to visit nearby.

Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos and El Llano Park 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 Jardín Etnobotánico.

Oaxaca Centro
Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring.

Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.

