Food Scene
Boulenc
207 C. Porfirio DíazSometimes you just need a delicious mocha and chocolate croissant!
From breakfast to late night dinner and mezcal, we've never been disappointed.
60 locals recommend
La Popular
204 C. de Manuel García VigilFrom breakfast to late night dinner and mezcal, we've never been disappointed.
Yummy fresh, organic breakfasts, smoothies and coffee. The tienda next door has all the hard to find organic items as well.
11 locals recommend
Xiguela Cafetería
202 Miguel HidalgoYummy fresh, organic breakfasts, smoothies and coffee. The tienda next door has all the hard to find organic items as well.
Healthy veggie options, space for the kids to play and a comfortable atmosphere make La Jicara a great place for dinner.
33 locals recommend
La Jícara Librespacio Cultural
1105 C. Porfirio DíazHealthy veggie options, space for the kids to play and a comfortable atmosphere make La Jicara a great place for dinner.
For fresh veggies and juices, this is the place. Also the comedors are always serving up something delicious. The earlier you get there, the better the selection.
68 locals recommend
Sanchez Pascuas Market
719 Calle de Tinoco y PalaciosFor fresh veggies and juices, this is the place. Also the comedors are always serving up something delicious. The earlier you get there, the better the selection.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to dance the night 'til dawn, this is the spot. two floors, a roof patio and more. I think they should pay me for singing their praises, but this is the bar I was looking for and took years to find.
78 locals recommend
Txalaparta Bar
208 Mariano MatamorosIf you want to dance the night 'til dawn, this is the spot. two floors, a roof patio and more. I think they should pay me for singing their praises, but this is the bar I was looking for and took years to find.
El Destilado
409 5 de MayoThey offer amazing food and a fantastic selection of mezcal.
Sightseeing
Breath-taking views, a history lesson and a moment away from the city. Monte Alban is a beautiful place to take in Pre-Hispanic Mexican culture. It's just 15 minutes away from el Centro by car and one of my favorite spots.
Be sure to wear sunscreen; there isn't much shade.
104 locals recommend
Monte Albán
Breath-taking views, a history lesson and a moment away from the city. Monte Alban is a beautiful place to take in Pre-Hispanic Mexican culture. It's just 15 minutes away from el Centro by car and one of my favorite spots.
Be sure to wear sunscreen; there isn't much shade.
Within San Pablo there are many museums, a children's library, (bathroom), a cafe, restaurant and, of course, the textile museum. San Pablo is an oasis just a few blocks from the Zocolo.
105 locals recommend
Oaxaca Textile Museum
917 Miguel HidalgoWithin San Pablo there are many museums, a children's library, (bathroom), a cafe, restaurant and, of course, the textile museum. San Pablo is an oasis just a few blocks from the Zocolo.
The museum is beautiful and overlooks the botanical gardens, take a peek into the iglesia as well!
313 locals recommend
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
s/n C. Macedonio AlcaláThe museum is beautiful and overlooks the botanical gardens, take a peek into the iglesia as well!
Parks & Nature
Its a couple hours out of town, but the cabins are nice and the scenery is beautiful.
6 locals recommend
San Sebastián de las Grutas
Its a couple hours out of town, but the cabins are nice and the scenery is beautiful.
On Fridays, the Llano has the moving market with many places to grab a bite to eat. Often there are trampolines set up for the kids and plenty of space to run and play or sit quietly and enjoy.
101 locals recommend
El Llano
On Fridays, the Llano has the moving market with many places to grab a bite to eat. Often there are trampolines set up for the kids and plenty of space to run and play or sit quietly and enjoy.
The sandwiches at Las Hormigas are lovely and the other restaurants around the area are great too. Enjoy a quiet moment in this lovely little park.
24 locals recommend
Conzati Garden
s/n Valentín Gómez FariasThe sandwiches at Las Hormigas are lovely and the other restaurants around the area are great too. Enjoy a quiet moment in this lovely little park.
Arts & Culture
There is so much here it's hard to find the words. This museum really covers a lot about the history of Oaxaca.
121 locals recommend
Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca, Santo Domingo
s/n 1a. Cerrada de Macedonio AlcalaThere is so much here it's hard to find the words. This museum really covers a lot about the history of Oaxaca.