Santa María Travel Guide
Oaxaca
Visit Santa María
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
Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route
Top hotels in Santa María
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
Love this place close to everything. The negative is no refrigerator and only four lounge chairs but everything else is perfect.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel Hacienda
Nice hotel, but NO HOT WATER, and limited parking.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
Small rooms.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Fiesta Inn Oaxaca
It was good service and room was clean.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
We had good times
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hotel Trebol
Good location, amenities and breakfast options
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa María
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.
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.
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 Jardín Etnobotánico.
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.
