Oaxaca Centro Travel Guide
Oaxaca
Visit Oaxaca Centro
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Oaxaca Centro
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
"Nice view from my room- very clean too"
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Casa 1800 Oaxaca Boutique Hotel City Center Based
Quinta Real Oaxaca
"Absolutely Wonderful! They kept the old world ambiance yet give you a 5star stay! The restaurant is So Good! Service throughout could not be better! Outstanding Service!!! Thank You for a Great Stay!"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Parador Del Dominico
"Beautiful and clean hotel. Locatio. Is great +A"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
"Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
HOTEL POSADA DON MATIAS
"Recently stayed here and I was really happy with how clean it was. Staff was super attentive and were constantly cleaning all areas of the hotel. Looks just like the pictures! Super close to all the markets, laundry mat, pharmacy, and the Zocalo. Only down side was there was no AC, but there was ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oaxaca Centro
Ruta Independencia
While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Jardín Etnobotánico.
Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, Estadio Eduardo Vasconcelos and El Llano Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
