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.
Benito Juarez Market
During your visit to Oaxaca, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Benito Juarez Market. You can seek out the local tours in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route
Top hotels in El Bajío
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
Nice friendly place centrally located
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hotel Hacienda
The room was clean. The staff at the front desk were super friendly and nice. Just the waiter at the restaurant they have there was rude. He had a bad attitude. Not only did I feel that way but my entire family did. This happened around 10AM on 2/13/2026.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Fiesta Inn Oaxaca
It was good service and room was clean.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
The hotel was great, the staff, the amenities, very clean, great daily warm breakfast nice spread, coffee & tea, they have a 5 gallon water tank where you can fill up your own water bottle. Free laundry all you need to do is buy or bring your own detergent & softner. Walking distance to many shops, ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
Very comfortable and beautiful accomodatiins and friendly professional stafg
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Trebol
I recently stayed at Hotel Trébol for 3 days and 3 nights and had a very pleasant experience. The location is excellent—right in the heart of downtown, just steps from the markets and the Zócalo—which made it easy to explore everything on foot. The staff was consistently friendly and helpful throughout ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 Venustiano Carranza Sports Complex.
Santa Lucía del Camino
While Santa Lucía del Camino isn't home to many top sights, Oaxaca Cultural and Convention Center and Venustiano Carranza Sports Complex 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 Museum of Oaxacan Culture.
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.
