Top 9 Historic Sites in Oaxaca, Oaxaca

April 7, 2022 Terina Blouin

Discover the best top things to do in Oaxaca, Southern Mexico including Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, Mercado Benito Juarez, Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina, Convento de Cuilapam, Exconvento de San Jeronimo, Zona Arqueologica de Mitla, Santa Catarina Juquila, Oaxacatours, Iglesia De La Crucecita Huatulco.
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1. Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

Oaxaca Mexico http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/415
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4,737 reviews

Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

The ruins of this ancient Zapotec capital make up one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Latin America.

Reviewed By zantb003 - Sybertsville, United States

Great site!! Great prehispanic temples and observatory. It’s a part of Oaxaca, Zapotecs. I enjoyed it, of course, we’re into history and archeology. It’s impressive-grand.

2. Mercado Benito Juarez

Las Casas Centro, Oaxaca 68000 Mexico +52 951 516 2352 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mercado-Benito-Juarez-Oaxaca-Oax/366453656745113
Excellent
57%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,423 reviews

Mercado Benito Juarez

Visitors to this marketplace are advised to bargain with vendors to get low prices.

Reviewed By andyww18 - Savelletri, Italy

Lots to see , photo and eat and drink . Famous and popular aqua Fresca stall , go down the bbq alley behind the meat section for freshly chosen meat on a bbq with vegetable and sauce choices . Meal for 3 with a beers at around 100 pesos a head and full of smoky buzzing atmosphere Take home dried chillis and herbs

3. Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina

300 Cinco de Mayo, Oaxaca Mexico +52 951 516 0611
Excellent
56%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Ex-Convento de Santa Catalina

4. Convento de Cuilapam

Cuilapam de Guerrero, Oaxaca Mexico http://www.viveoaxaca.org/2011/05/ex-convento-de-cuilapan-de-guerrero.html
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
11%
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4.5 based on 285 reviews

Convento de Cuilapam

Reviewed By R1713XWdavidb - Portland, United States

We visited this site twice, the second time with an archeologist which added so much meaning to our visit. I recommend going with a good guide or reading up on it before your visit.

5. Exconvento de San Jeronimo

Tlachochahuaya, Oaxaca Mexico
Excellent
71%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 38 reviews

Exconvento de San Jeronimo

6. Zona Arqueologica de Mitla

Camino Nacional, Los Presidentes, Zona Arqueologica de Mitla, San Pablo Villa de Mitla 70430 Mexico +52 951 513 3346 [email protected] http://inah.gob.mx/zonas/87-zona-arqueologica-de-mitla
Excellent
46%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 731 reviews

Zona Arqueologica de Mitla

The Zapotecs inhabited this ancient city after they were forced out of Monte Alban.

Reviewed By preironic

We came here by colectivo from Oaxaca which was an adventure in itself. A wonderful shop lady explained where to catch it on the way back - not where we were dropped off. Mitla is a pleasant little town and it's not a very long walk from the center to the ruins. We stopped along the way at Casa Zapoteca to have a bite for brunch. The ruins, while not large like Monte Alban, have extensive well-preserved brick mosaics, some with traces of paint remaining. There are a couple of places you can climb down inside and if you climb the very high steps inside the last courtyard you will be rewarded with being able to visit rooms with recreated roofs and more brick mosaics. The site is well maintained with cactus gardens and places to sit. You might want to download a map and explanations before you go, because signage is scarce. We had some wonderful ice cream right outside the entrance and the stalls there were pleasant places to shop.

7. Santa Catarina Juquila

Oaxaca Mexico
Excellent
55%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
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4.0 based on 42 reviews

Santa Catarina Juquila

8. Oaxacatours

Oaxaca Mexico +52 951 513 3188 [email protected] http://Oaxacatours.mx
Excellent
67%
Good
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33%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

Oaxacatours

9. Iglesia De La Crucecita Huatulco

Calle Gardenia, H, 70987 Crucecita,Oax, La Crucecita, Huatulco 70967 Mexico +52 958 587 0944

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