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• Zócalo and Historic Downtown
  The vibrant heart of the city, surrounded by colonial architecture, cafes, live music, and artisan markets.
  
  
• Santo Domingo Temple and Ethnobotanical Garden
  A stunning baroque former convent with a botanical garden showcasing native Oaxacan plants.
  
  
• Oaxaca Cultural Museum
  Located in the Santo Domingo complex, featuring exhibits from Monte Albán to the colonial era.
  
  
• Traditional Markets
  Markets like Benito Juárez, 20 de Noviembre, and La Merced offer authentic Oaxacan food: tlayudas, chapulines (grasshoppers), moles, and mezcal.
  
  
• Tlacolula Market (Sundays)
  One of the oldest markets in Mexico, where you can experience Zapotec culture, taste local cheese, mezcal, and traditional chocolate.
  
  

• Monte Albán (≈10 minutes away)
  A majestic Zapotec archaeological site on a mountain top with panoramic views and ancient plazas and pyramids.
  
  
• Mitla (≈45 minutes away)
  Known for its intricate mosaic stonework; it was a sacred Mixtec-Zapotec religious site.
  
  
• Tule Tree in Santa María del Tule (≈45 minutes away)
  One of the widest trees in the world, located in a small town with ice cream shops and handicrafts.
  
  

• Hierve el Agua
  A petrified waterfall with natural infinity pools and scenic hiking trails — perfect for sunrise or golden hour views.
  
  
• Artisan Villages
  
  
  • Teotitlán del Valle: famous for Zapotec rugs made with natural dyes.
    
    
  • San Martín Tilcajete: known for brightly painted alebrijes (fantastical wooden figures).
    
    

• Mazunte, Zipolite, and Puerto Escondido
  Oaxaca’s Pacific coastline is stunning and laid-back:
  
  
  • Mazunte: a turtle sanctuary and eco-tourism hotspot.
    
    
  • Zipolite: relaxed vibe, great for yoga and naturism.
    
    
  • Puerto Escondido: popular for surfing, bohemian lifestyle, and sunset beaches.
    
    

• Guelaguetza Festival (July)
  The most important cultural festival in Oaxaca with traditional dances, food, music, and mezcal fairs. The Lunes del Cerro (Mondays of the Hill) are the main events, celebrated in mid-July.
  
  

• Mezcal Tours in Santiago Matatlán or Santa Catarina Minas — learn how mezcal is made from agave, and taste it directly from the producers.
  
  
• Cooking Classes & Food Tours — learn how to make mole, tortillas, or traditional chocolate with local chefs.
  
  
• Nightlife & Bars — Discover spots like Sabina Sabe, Mezcaloteca, or Pollos Bar for a true Oaxacan night.
  
  

Great Cafés — Try El Volador or Marito & Moglie, recommended by locals for quality coffee and cozy atmosphere.