Things To Do

La Cosecha Organic Market

Really accessible and much calmer than the large markets . We highly recommend you check out this small and charming "organic market". Bonus, it's right next door to La Clinica. Vendors here sell super fresh and authentic Oaxacan food and food products. Great place to have lunch and sample traditional foods.

Mercado de La Merced

Markets are a must visit! Here, you'll find a lot of authentic food. It's fun to walk around and check out all the vendors and have a quick lunch.

20 de Noviembre

Probably the largest market. Check out the "pasillo de humo" section! It's hard to miss with smoke billowing out and people crowded in. Endless vendors where you can choose your own marinaded meat and have them grill it for you. You'll find other vendors close by to buy sauces, sides and tortillas to make your own lunch.

Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca

Botanic Garden

Cooperativa 1050º

Beautiful place to buy pottery and support local artisans! Directly benefits indigenous ceramicists from Oaxaca and surrounding states.

Museo Textil de Oaxaca

Huizache "Pueblos Originarios de Oaxaca"

Great spot to find local and handmade products

Monte Albán

A UNESCO world heritage site, Monte Alban is a quick 20 min drive from the centro. Inhabited over a period of 1,500 years by a succession of peoples – Olmecs, Zapotecs and Mixtecs – the terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artificial mounds of Monte Albán were literally carved out of the mountain and are the symbols of a sacred topography.

Hierve el Agua

Natural hot springs in the mountains. Look at booking a trip on air bnb experiences if you'd like to spend a day here.