11 of the best Things to See and Do in Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

Oaxaca (pronounced wa-Ha-ca) is a vibrant, culinary rich, authentic Mexican colonial city that you should plan to include on your next visit to Mexico, if you haven鈥檛 already.

After travelling from聽Mexico City聽to Puebla we were excited to visit Oaxaca. We had heard so much about its history, colourful streets, great rooftop dining and the ruins of聽Monte Alban聽from other travellers we just could not wait to visit. Oaxaca did not disappoint us, and we will definitely return to enjoy the city鈥檚 hospitality and its gastronomic delights. We know you will too! It is just that special city that you will visit time and time again.

The first thing you should do on arrival is to head to the Zocalo, find yourself a restaurant, order a beer and people watch. It is an easy city to walk around, so you will not need to聽hire a car聽unless you want to visit sites outside the city such as聽Monte Alban, which you can visit on a聽tour.

The state of Oaxaca is located in the southeastern area of Mexico and its capital is Oaxaca de Juarez. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: 11 of the best Things to See and Do in Oaxaca
Guide Location: Mexico » Oaxaca
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Jane Dempster-smith
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Benito Juarez Market
Mercado 20 de Novembrie market
Santo Domingo Church
Museo de Las Culturas de Oaxaca
Cathedral of Our Lady of Assumption in Oaxaca
The Zocalo
Calle Alcala pedestrian street
Casa Crespo
Casa Oaxaca
Gozobi Restaurant and Bar
Mezzaluna
La Olla
Mezcaloteca
Los Amantes
In Situ Mezcaleria
Monte Alban
Suites Parador Santo Domingo
Hotel Posada del Centro
Parador del Dominico
Hotel Marques del Valle
Hostel Azul Cielo
Macedonio Alcala
Cafe Brujula
Catedral Restaurante & Bar
Los Danzantes
Origen

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