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80°F 26°C
60°F 15°C
20 in 50 cm
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79°F 26°C
59°F 15°C
13 in 33 cm
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79°F 26°C
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12 in 31 cm
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78°F 25°C
59°F 15°C
26 in 67 cm
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78°F 25°C
56°F 13°C
11 in 27 cm
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78°F 25°C
50°F 10°C
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Instituto Amigos del Sol
Ranked #1 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
5 of 5 stars 55 reviews

Based on the experience of studying three times at Amigos del Sol over the past three years: The owner/manager Rogelio Ballesteros speaks fluent English if needed, but he will... more »

Attraction type  Educational Sites
Fundacion En Via
Fundacion En Via
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Ranked #2 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
5 of 5 stars 102 reviews
Owner description: En Via is a non-profit microfinance organization working to fight poverty around Oaxaca, and to educate travelers about the... more » Owner description: En Via is a non-profit microfinance organization working to fight poverty around Oaxaca, and to educate travelers about the power of microfinance by connecting them with local women either through visits to their towns, or through our volunteer program teaching free English classes to women and children. On the visits, travelers meet women who are applying for micro-loans to start or expand their small businesses, from making tortillas to weaving beautiful rugs, to selling flowers in the local market. Participants hear about the women's lives and projects, and what they plan to do with their loans. At the end of the day, 100% of the fee is then used to give interest-free micro-loans to the women we visited. « less
Attraction type  Tours; Educational Sites
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
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Ranked #3 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
5 of 5 stars 96 reviews
One of the city's most ornate structures, this church is lavishly endowed with gold.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Monte Alban
Monte Alban
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Ranked #4 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
5 of 5 stars 159 reviews

Monte Alban is the premier archaeological site near Oaxaca.It is a Zapotec site built and used over a thousand year period . It remained sacred even after it was abandoned.  One... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Religious Sites; Historic Sites; History Museums; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings
Distance  3.6 miles from city centre
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
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Ranked #5 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 39 reviews

This museum has its entrance just to the north of Sto Domingo churchs entrance. It is on the same plaza as the church and part of the same building, the attached old convent... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Teatro Macedonio de Alcala
Teatro Macedonio de Alcala
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Ranked #6 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
This theater, constructed in 1903, is still a popular place for performances.
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Zocalo
Zocalo
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Ranked #7 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 117 reviews
This plaza, ringed with stores and an 18th-century cathedral, is the center of social activity in Oaxaca.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Ethnobotanical Garden
Ethnobotanical Garden
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Ranked #8 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews

There are English tours of the Ethnobotanical Garden on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11 am. Tour lasts 2 hours. Cost is 100 pesos per person as of July 2009. The only way... more »

Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art (Rufino Tamayo Museo de Arte Prehispanico de Mexico)
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Ranked #9 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews

Like many museums in Oaxaca, this museum is open at night as well as the daytime. One can stroll around town to the Zocalo and then down Independencia and up to Morelos and visit... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums
Oaxaca International :: Spanish School
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Ranked #10 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Small spanish language school in oaxaca, located in the historic center of the city, only 3 blocks from the main square.... more » Owner description: Small spanish language school in oaxaca, located in the historic center of the city, only 3 blocks from the main square. School offers 4 students in a group class, private classes available. Students of all ages, spanish levels, nationalities are welcome.Two culturales activities included after classes per week and workbook included with no additional fee. Such as walking trips, corn tortillas workshop, oaxacan cooking classes, excursions, dance classes, painting workshops, ceramics workshops, etcetera.Member of the union of schools for spanish as a second language in oaxaca.10 years of experience teaching spanish as a second language.School offers homestay with local families including meals.Reasonable rates and discount for families and for students with a long staying. « less
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Ranked #11 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 43 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Pueblos Mancomunados
Pueblos Mancomunados
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Ranked #12 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews

The Pueblos Mancomunados are a group of 8 commonly linked or affiliated villages located in the Sierra Norte or also known as the Sierra Juarez between 50 and 75 km. from the city... more »

Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Mitla
Mitla
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Ranked #13 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 83 reviews
The Zapotecs inhabited this ancient city after they were forced out of Monte Alban.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  24.3 miles from city centre
Oaxaca Regional Museum (Museo Regional de Oaxaca)
Oaxaca Regional Museum (Museo Regional de Oaxaca)
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Ranked #14 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: This museum, located in a building allegedly built by Hernán Cortés, includes a large collection of Zapotec Indian artifacts... more » Owner description: This museum, located in a building allegedly built by Hernán Cortés, includes a large collection of Zapotec Indian artifacts among other exhibits. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums
Basilica de la Soledad
Basilica de la Soledad
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Ranked #15 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
This 17th-century church contains an interesting museum of religious art.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  1.5 miles from city centre
Tule Tree
Tule Tree
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Ranked #16 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4 of 5 stars 83 reviews
This large cypress tree is said to be over 2,000 years old.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  6.3 miles from city centre
Benito Juarez Market (Mercado de Benito Juarez)
Benito Juarez Market (Mercado de Benito Juarez)
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Ranked #17 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4 of 5 stars 39 reviews
Visitors to this marketplace are advised to bargain with vendors to get low prices.
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Historic Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Museo Filatelia
Ranked #18 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
San Antonio Arrazola
Ranked #19 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Cathedral of Oaxaca
Cathedral of Oaxaca
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Ranked #20 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews
This lavish cathedral sits on the town's zócalo.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  15.5 miles from city centre
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca (MACO)
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca (MACO)
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Ranked #21 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
This museum has permanent exhibits of five well-known Oaxacan artists and also has a rotating collection of modern exhibits.
Attraction type  Art Museums; History Museums
Museum of Oaxacan Painters
Ranked #22 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Benito Juarez Home (Casa de Benito Juarez)
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Ranked #23 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4 of 5 stars 11 reviews
This small house was the home of legendary Mexican President Benito Juarez for ten years during his childhood.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Namaste
Ranked #24 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Oaxaca Lending Library
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Ranked #25 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Libraries
Distance  75.3 miles from city centre
Andador de Macedonia Alcala
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Ranked #26 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
5 of 5 stars 1 review
One of Oaxaca's crowded main thoroughfares.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 miles from city centre
La Casa de Mis Recuerdos
La Casa de Mis Recuerdos
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Ranked #27 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Other
Church of San Felipe Neri (Iglesia de San Felipe Neri)
Church of San Felipe Neri (Iglesia de San Felipe Neri)
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Ranked #28 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
An ornate 17th-century cathedral.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Centro Fotografico Alvarez Bravo
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Ranked #29 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Parque Juarez El Llano
Ranked #30 of 45 Attractions in Oaxaca
3.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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