Ruta Independencia Travel Guide
Oaxaca
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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.
Rufino Tamayo Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Rufino Tamayo Museum during your travels 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
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route
Top hotels in Ruta Independencia
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
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
Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca
This place is a hidden gem. The place was so nice and the staff are so polite and attentive. The rooms are amazing and clean. Complimentary wine and chocolates. This was our first time there but will not be our last time.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Casa Antigua
El desayuno estaba delicioso, los cuartos muy limpios, cerca del centro.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Oaxaca Real
Parador Del Dominico
The rooms were clean and they staff was nice / helpful. The meals at the restaurant were also good. The walls of the rooms are of course THIN, being a historic building. I could hear the conversations from below me and above me. And then another fairly big issue, there was no swimming pool. The website ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Ruta Independencia
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.
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, El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden 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 El Llano Park and Andador de Macedonia Alcala.
Calzada Madero
While visiting Calzada Madero, you might make a stop by sights like Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Basilica and Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude.
Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.
