Cultural Attractions

Monte Alban,  Oaxaca
The ruins of this ancient Zapotec capital make up one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Latin America.
Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site; History museum; Landmark/point of interest

Mitla,  Oaxaca
The Zapotecs inhabited this ancient city after they were forced out of Monte Alban.
Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest

Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art (Rufino Tamayo Museo de Arte Prehispanico de Mexico), Oaxaca
This museum contains a varied collection of pre-Columbian art donated by Rufino Tamayo, one of Mexico's most famous modern artists.
Attraction type: Art museum

Church of Santo Domingo (Iglesia de Santo Domingo),  Oaxaca
This famous 16th-century baroque cathedral serves as the spiritual center of the city and also happens to be its tallest structure.
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building

Oaxaca Regional Museum (Museo Regional de Oaxaca),  Oaxaca
This museum, located in a building allegedly built by Hernán Cortés, includes a large collection of Zapotec Indian artifacts among other exhibits.
Attraction type: History museum; Museum

Museum of Contemporary Oaxacan Art (Museo de Arte Contempraneo de Oaxaca),  Oaxaca
This museum has permanent exhibits of five well-known Oaxacan artists and also has a rotating collection of modern exhibits.
Attraction type: History museum; Art museum

Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca,  Oaxaca
Attraction type: Art museum

Benito Juarez Home (Casa de Benito Juarez),  Oaxaca
This small house was the home of legendary Mexican President Benito Juarez for ten years during his childhood.
Attraction type: Historic home; Museum

Tule Tree,  Oaxaca
This large cypress tree is said to be over 2,000 years old.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest

Chocolates La Soledad,  Oaxaca
Attraction type: Specialty shop

Cathedral of Oaxaca,  Oaxaca
This lavish cathedral sits on the town's zócalo.
Attraction type: Religious site

Isaac Vasquez Studio,  Oaxaca
Visitors to Vasquez's studio, located in a city where weaving is a popular occupation, can view the weaving process from start to finish.
Attraction type: Specialty shop

Mercado de Abastos,  Oaxaca
This large flea market on the outskirts of town features hundreds of local vendors selling foods and arts and crafts.
Attraction type: Flea/street market

Zocalo,  Oaxaca
This plaza, ringed with stores and an 18th-century cathedral, is the center of social activity in Oaxaca.
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza

Church of San Felipe Neri (Iglesia de San Felipe Neri),  Oaxaca
An ornate 17th-century cathedral.
Attraction type: Religious site

San Juan de Dios,  Oaxaca
This simple building is Oaxaca's oldest church.
Attraction type: Religious site

Basilica de la Soledad,  Oaxaca
This 17th-century church contains an interesting museum of religious art.
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building

Mercado de Artesanias,  Oaxaca
Although this market is known for its rugs, craftsmen sell many other items here.
Attraction type: Flea/street market

Cerro del Fortin,  Oaxaca
This hill on the city's west side offers great views of the surrounding area.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Scenic/historic walking area

Teatro Macedonio de Alcala,  Oaxaca
This theater, constructed in 1903, is still a popular place for performances.
Attraction type: Theater

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Oaxaca (MACO),  Oaxaca
Attraction type: Art museum

State Government Palace,  Oaxaca
This government building is noted for its famous mural depicting the important role of Oaxaca in Mexican history.
Attraction type: Government building

La Mano Magica,  Oaxaca
Attraction type: Art gallery

Gold of Monte Alban (El Oro de Monte Alban), Oaxaca
Located across the street from the Oaxaca Regional Museum, this small store sells reproductions of the jewelry found in Monte Alban's famous Tomb 7 as well as other reproductions.
Attraction type: Specialty shop

Aripo,  Oaxaca
An eclectic one-room arts and crafts shop.
Attraction type: Specialty shop

Andador de Macedonia Alcala,  Oaxaca
One of Oaxaca's crowded main thoroughfares.
Attraction type: Street

Parque Comunal,  Oaxaca
This scenic park is just 15 minutes outside of Oaxaca, but has an extremely rustic atmosphere and serves as a relaxing contrast to the busy city.
Attraction type: Park

Benito Juarez Market (Mercado de Benito Juarez),  Oaxaca
Visitors to this marketplace are advised to bargain with vendors to get low prices.
Attraction type: Historic village; Flea/street market

Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman,  Oaxaca
One of the city's most ornate structures, this church is lavishly endowed with gold.
Attraction type: Religious site

Tobala Mezcal de Oaxaca,  Oaxaca
This store sells mezcal, the alcoholic drink of choice for locals.
Attraction type: Specialty shop

El Mirador,  Oaxaca
This observation tower on Fortin Hill looms high above the city.
Attraction type: Observation deck/tower

Auditorio Guelaguetza,  Oaxaca
This concrete stadium, built in 1974, hosts a wide range of events.
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field

Ballet Folklorico de Oaxaca,  Oaxaca
This famous national ballet troupe offers performances in Oaxaca.
Attraction type: Ballet

Ethnobotanical Garden,  Oaxaca
Part of the Santo Domingo de Guzman Cultural Center, this garden features live plants from many regions of the state Oaxaca.
Attraction type: Garden

Centro Fotografico Alvarez Bravo,  Oaxaca
Attraction type: Art museum

Natural Attractions

Natural Spas
Laollaga, El Tzul-Zul, Atonaltzin, etc.

Waterfalls
Hierve el Agua, La Guacamaya, etc.

Plant Life
El Tule Tree, Historical Ethno-botanical Garden, etc.

Caves & Caverns
Apoala, Sótano de San Agustín, San Sebastián, etc.

Lagoons
Manialtepec, Pastoría, Chacahua National Park, etc.

Dams
Yosocuta, Miguel Alemán, El Estudiante and La Azucena, Benito Juárez.

More information

For more info about Oaxaca go to:

http://oaxaca-travel.com/guide/index.php?&lang=us

and

Oaxaca_Central_Mexico_and_Gulf_Coast-Vacations

These sites offer fairly complete information about the city and the region: how to get there, distance tables, flight times, maps, travel tips, eco tourism, whether forecast, indigenous villages, cultural attractions, natural attractions, etc,