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.
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.
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.
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
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 Santa María
Hotel Victoria Oaxaca
"It's was nice"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
"Pretty nice but the rooms are too small for someone in a wheelchair. We brought our grandma and used our travel wheelchair (smaller than a traditional one) and it was still hard to fit her around in the room. Other than that, everything else is good."
Reviewed on 28 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
Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca-Centro Historico by IHG
"They change the menu every day. I like the honesty from the staff, We were waiting for in lobby for Us to pick up for a tour and my wife dropped $500 pesos were She was sitting, the next morning the receptionist gave to me."
Reviewed on 29 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 Santa María
Del Ex-marquezado
When in Del Ex-marquezado, you can plan a visit to Auditorio Guelaguetza and Cerro del Fortín, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 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.
