Visitors to Oaxaca are captivated by its majestic buildings that date from the colonial era, its unmistakable craftwork, its gastronomy and its rich cultural diversity. It is a city that combines the indigenous spirit with the magnificent buildings constructed by the Spanish colonizers. It is also famous for La Guelaguetza, a traditional celebration where the state’s eight regions present their costumes, dances, traditions and regional produce to the world. Oaxaca welcomes visitors in a special, cheerful way. Its unique architecture makes the city incomparably beautiful and harmonious.
TRAVEL GUIDE
Everything you need for your trip
Activities & Tourist Attractions
- Oaxaca Historical Center
- San Austin Zocalo Temple
- Constitution Garden
- Fortin Hill (Home of la Guelaguetza)
- Oaxaca Ethno Botanical Garden
- State Public Library
- Rufino Tamayo Pre-Hispanic Art Museum
- Museum of the Cultures of Oaxaca
- Hierve el Agua Waterfall
- Monte Alban Archaeological Site
- Mitla Archaeological Site
- Yagul Archaeological Site
- Jalatlaco District
General Information
Altitude: 1,557 masl
Surface Area: 85 km2
Time Zone: UTC-6
Language: Spanish
Currency: Mexican peso
Voltage: 110 V
How to get there
Oaxaca City is connected to the rest of the country by the Oaxaca International Airport, located 12 km from the city.
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