Welcome to Oaxaca

Oaxaca, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, was founded in 1529 by the indigenous Zapotec culture. Since then, the city center has been the center of economic, political, social, religious, and cultural activities that give the city its dynamism. It preserves many icons that represent a cultural tradition of more than four centuries of art and the rich history of indigenous cultures. Oaxaca is home to friendly people with many talents and a wealth of cultural events.

Where to eat in Oaxaca

Bars

  • Selva

    Selva is an ode to the diversity and richness of local ingredients and Mexican Spirits, it is a journey through the flavors of Oaxaca, its culture, terroir and heritage. An eclectic tasting space with room for conversations and thought provoking cocktails. Selva is one of the 50 Best Bars in North America.

  • Archivo Maguey

    Archivo Maguey is the largest mezcalería in Oaxaca where you can enjoy parties, delicious cuisine, exquisite mezcals and incredible signature mixology specialized in agave distillates.

  • Praga

    A multi-level rooftop bar that serves cocktails, has live music and stellar views of Oaxaca.

  • Sur a Norte

    This relaxing place invites our diners to stay and admire the changing colors of the sunset and views of the Oaxacan horizon. Among all the delights offered by the bar, original cocktails from our Bartender are included, prepared with Gins, Mezcals, craft beers or non-alcoholic drinks.

In Oaxaca it's all about the mezcal

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In Oaxaca it's all about the mezcal 〰️

Our favorite spots for Mezcal:

  • La Mezcaloteca

  • Los Amantes

  • El Cortijo

  • In Situ  

  • Mezontle

  • Mezcalogía

  • Mezcalillera

  • Mezcal Macurichos

Our favorite Rooftops:

  • Pitiona

  • Mezquite

  • Gozobi

  • Tierra del Sol

And the views are unmatched

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And the views are unmatched 〰️

CULTURE

  • Santo Domingo Temple

    Gorgeous Santo Domingo is the most splendid of Oaxaca’s churches, with a finely carved baroque facade. Most elaborate of all is the 18th-century Capilla de la Virgen del Rosario on the south side. The whole church takes on a magically warm glow during candlelit evening Mass. Santo Domingo was built mainly between 1570 and 1608 as part of the city’s Dominican monastery, with the finest artisans from Puebla and elsewhere helping in its construction.

  • Museo de las Culturas

    Got two hours? You'll need it for the Museum of Oaxacan Cultures, housed in the beautiful monastery buildings adjoining the Templo de Santo Domingo. This is one of Mexico's best regional museums. The rich displays take you right through the history and cultures of Oaxaca state up to the present day, emphasizing the continuity between pre-Hispanic and contemporary cultures in areas such as crafts, medicine and food.

  • Museo de la Filatelia

    The Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca is recognized as both a pioneering educational project and a notable feat of contemporary design. Their amazing collection includes rare stamps from around the world, including fluorescent ones. Other jewels in the exhibit are a series of letters that Frida Kahlo wrote to her doctor Leo Eloesser, which bare the artist’s symptoms; the collection of stamps that have been issued since 1904 to combat Tuberculosis; and the collection that shows the first stamp issued in Mexico.

  • Museo Infantil Oaxaca

    Children's museum & cultural center with art workshops, events & a library in a former rail station. Most events are free and it is a great place for kids to explore, play with old trains, and climb through several playgrounds.

Where to see art in Oaxaca

made in oaxaca

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made in oaxaca 〰️

eat like a local

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eat like a local 〰️

  • Mercado 20 de noviembre

  • Mercado Benito Juarez

Tours

  • The archeological site of monte alban

    Monte Albán is one of the most important archaeological zones in Mesoamerica. An ancient Zapotec metropolis, the site was founded in the sixth century BCE overlooking the city of Oaxaca and functioned as their capital between 500 BCE and 800 CE.

  • Hierve el agua

    Hierve el Agua is a set of beautiful pools and petrified natural formations close to Oaxaca.


SALONS