Been to Oaxaca?
Share your knowledge with other travelers.
What is this?
Oaxaca Ratings:
90%
Based on 6 Ratings
  
V!VA Travel Guides WIKI
Share your knowledge on the web and get your review published in our next printed guidebook! Find out more about us.

Close box

 

Oaxaca

Macedonio Alcala, in front of Santo Domingo Church
Macedonio Alcala, in front of Santo Domingo Church
+ Add a Photo

See all Oaxaca Photos

By Christopher Minster

The city of Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s jewels of colonial architecture. The gorgeous city center, or Zócalo, is a haven of peace and tranquility. Tall trees cast shade on locals and visitors sitting outside at the many cafes, enjoying coffee, beer or a local specialty, such as lime-peel lemonade or the notorious smokey Oaxacan liquor, Mezcal. 

The nearby ruins of Monte Albán – only about ten kilometers away – draw most visitors to Oaxaca, but it is the city itself that keeps them there and brings them back.

Read more...

All Activities in Oaxaca

Zócalo

The Zócalo is the place to see and be seen any night of the week in Oaxaca. A plaza surrounded by cof...

Monte Alban Ruins

Minster No one knows what happened to the Olmecs. This fierce Central Mexican tribe came to the ric...

Hierve el Agua

This is a very unique place where water from hot springs tumbles down through several pools on the mou...

Top Rated Hotels

Hostel Fernanda

Perfect bargin for backpackers looking for a safe, comfortable hostel close to Oaxaca's historic city center.


100% - 1 ratings
7.50 usd - 7.50 usd

Casa de Don Pablo Hostel

Great value in lodging for backpackers! The atmosphere is very relaxing. The walls are painted blue, plants abou...


100% - 1 ratings
8.5 USD - 26 USD

Camino Real Oaxaca

A former convent of Santa Catalina de Siena, Camino Real Oaxaca is a historic gem with 91 luxurious hotel rooms ...


0% - 0 ratings
250 usd - 520 usd

Top Rated Restaurants

Cafe Los Cuiles

Sink into one of the low-slung wide wooden, cushioned chairs and sip a refreshing limonade, or perch yourself up...


100% - 1 ratings

Tlayuderia Las Reliquias

Tlayudas are a fancy name for a simple, delicious, yet outrageously large tortilla creation that Oaxacans just c...


0% - 0 ratings

1254 Marco Polo, cocina del mar

1254 Marco Polo is set in a traditional atmosphere, with wooden chairs and tables decorated with colorful locall...


0% - 0 ratings

Top Rated Tours


0% - 0 ratings

Top Rated Schools

Oaxaca Spanish Magic

Regardless of level or length of stay in Oaxaca, Oaxaca Spanish Magic will help you set up a course specificall...


100% - 3 ratings

Español Interactivo

Spanish Language School near the main Zocalo, unlike many Spanish programs, Español Interactivo offers weekend ...


100% - 2 ratings

Top Rated Services

The Womens Cooperative

The Regional Association of Craftswomen of Oaxaca (Mujeres Artesanas de las Regiones de Oaxaca or M.A.R.O) is a ...


0% - 0 ratings

Traveler Reviews of Oaxaca

Amazing

Rating: 100%

I go there every year... wonderful people and amazing food. The Architecture is so beautiful.

By V!VA User from Canada, May 11, 2008

prima

Rating: 50%

gut

By V!VA User, Jan 15, 2008

Dive into mexican life and visit the markets of Oaxaca

Rating: 100%

The marketplaces are perfect for watching, smelling and hearing Mexican life.

By V!VA User from Germany, Jan 10, 2008

Great V!VA Travel Guides Books about Oaxaca

V!VA List Latin America, 333 Places and Experiences that People Love

Packed with tales of travels from Tijuana to Tierra del Fuego, this compilation provides firsthand knowledge about places to visit, things to do, and where to stay, as well as insight into local cultures and customs.
Get it from Amazon, Barnes&Noble or direct from V!VA.
Download free chapters from this book.
Download free Google Earth version chapters.

 
South America | Central America and Mexico | Africa | Europe | Oceania | Asia | Antarctica | North America |
Advertise | Anúnciese | Jobs | Alliances | Alianzas | Terms of Use | Useful Sites | Contact Us | About Us |