Ruta Independencia Travel Guide

Oaxaca

A cactus garden with tall cacti and a reflective pond.
A desert garden with cacti, a purple flowering tree, and mountains in the background.
A historic cathedral with two prominent towers and a large dome.
A traditional festival with participants in colorful attire, carrying baskets and decorated floats.
A colorful elephant sculpture with a large mouth and teeth, hanging from a building.

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A historic stone building with a bell tower and palm trees.

Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán

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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.
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Things to do

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

฿1,841
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

฿1,285
per adult
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

฿1,028
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Oaxaca- Mezcal Voices

Oaxaca- Mezcal Voices

฿667
per adult
Oaxaca- Mezcal Voices
Picture 10 for Activity Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route

Tour to Monte Alban, Barro Negro, Hip Loom and Alebrijes

฿857
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour to Monte Alban, Barro Negro, Hip Loom and Alebrijes
Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

฿2,399
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
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Where to stay in Ruta Independencia

Find the best Ruta Independencia areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cactus garden with tall cacti and a reflective pond.
Photo by Marina Alcantara
Open Photo by Marina Alcantara

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.

A narrow cobblestone street flanked by colorful buildings with balconies and hanging plants.

Jalatlaco

While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

A colorful sign with the letters "OAKLA" in a public square with a fountain and statues in the background.
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Open Photo by Tahino2000

Reforma

While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.

Santa Lucía del Camino

While Santa Lucía del Camino isn't home to many top sights, Oaxaca Cultural and Convention Center and El Llano Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

An ancient archaeological site with ruins, including stepped pyramids and stone walls, set against a backdrop of mountains and clear skies.
Photo by Rodrigo López
Open Photo by Rodrigo López

Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán

Archaeological sites and cafes are just a few things travellers like about Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán. A stop by Monte Albán is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

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