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“Mercado Abastos” Frommer's
“36 Hours in Oaxaca, Mexico” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 48 attractions in Oaxaca
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Traveller Description: If you can't buy it here, you don't need it.  The Abastos is said to be the largest outdoor market in Mexico.  It is actually part inside and part... more »
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Attraction type: Flea/street market
Activities: Shopping
Address: Oaxaca
Mexico

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“Great place - broad portolio of Mexican food, souvenirs & stuff”
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5 of 5 stars
Varinia
London, United Kingdom
16 Jul 2009

I am from Oaxaca and was really impressed when I went back to this market last year Highlight is the great number of little places to buy anything you can think of. Lots of bread and places to eat, lots of typical Mexican things - opportunity to acquire all kinds of representative souvenirs It is really truly amazing more

“loved this market, but be careful!”
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5 of 5 stars
Leonorew
14 Feb 2007
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Be careful of pickpockets!!! My husband lost his wallet from his back pocket while taking photos on a Saturday market day....He was one of several reporting same to the local police. Be warned and be safe. We loved this market otherwise! more

“危険！”
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2 of 5 stars
agv-OAX
オアハカ
Google Translation
13 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

オアハカ周囲の村から人々が集まってくるところ。 土着的で面白いことは面白いけど、なんといっても危険です。 昼間からシ... more

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