San Carlos Travel Guide
Oaxaca
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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.
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.
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.
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
Tour to Monte Alban, Barro Negro, Hip Loom and Alebrijes
Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route
Top hotels in San Carlos
Hotel Victoria Oaxaca
"I love this hotel because is away from the chaos of the city and at the same time is just 10 min away walking distance from the main plaza ! The staff are always there to help with a smile and the food is delicious at the restaurant! This is my second time here and I definitely will come back !"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
"Nice view from my room- very clean too"
Reviewed on 9 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 City Center Based
Holiday Inn Express Oaxaca-Centro Historico by IHG
"The people was great and service 5star"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Hacienda
"I arrived at 4am the day of check out. It took a little while to be able to get in the property but once I was in everything went smoothly and the staff was very helpful"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Carlos
San Felipe del Agua
You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in San Felipe del Agua. You might want to make time for a stop at Parque Comunal or Loma del Pelado Trailhead.
San Felipe del Agua
While San Felipe del Agua may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cerro del Fortín and El Llano Park.
Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.
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.
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.
San Agustín Yatareni
San Agustín Yatareni might not have many top sights, but Oaxaca Cultural and Convention Center and El Llano Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
