Oaxaca is one of Mexico's most culturally rich states, home to 16 recognized indigenous groups, the archaeological capitals of Monte Albán and Mitla, and a coastline stretching from the surf town of Puerto Escondido to the calm resort bays of Huatulco. Oaxaca de Juárez, the colonial capital, is celebrated for mole, mezcal, and some of the finest regional cooking in the country.
Historical sites
Places where Oaxaca's past comes alive.
Monte Albán
Where: Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Oaxaca
Admission: Adult: 210 MXN (~$12 USD) | Child: Free (under 13)
Mitla
Where: San Pablo Villa de Mitla, Oaxaca
Admission: Adult: 210 MXN (~$12 USD) | Child: Free (under 13)
Yagul
Where: Tlacolula de Matamoros, Oaxaca
Admission: Adult: 80 MXN (~$5 USD) | Child: Free (under 13)
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Where: Centro Histórico, Oaxaca de Juárez
Admission: Adult: Free | Child: Free
Basílica de la Soledad
Where: Centro Histórico, Oaxaca de Juárez
Admission: Adult: Free | Child: Free
Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo
Where: Centro Histórico, Oaxaca de Juárez
Admission: Adult: 90 MXN (~$5 USD) | Child: Free (under 13)
Casa de Benito Juárez
Where: Centro Histórico, Oaxaca de Juárez
Admission: Adult: 70 MXN (~$4 USD) | Child: Free (under 13)
Zaachila Archaeological Site
Where: Villa de Zaachila, Oaxaca
Admission: Adult: 55 MXN (~$3 USD) | Child: Free (under 13)
Dainzú
Where: San Bartolomé Quialana, Oaxaca
Admission: Adult: 70 MXN (~$4 USD) | Child: Free (under 13)
Palacio de Gobierno del Estado (Zócalo)
Where: Centro Histórico, Oaxaca de Juárez
Admission: Adult: Free | Child: Free
Teotitlán del Valle (Museo Comunitario Balaa Xtee Guech Gulal)
Where: Teotitlán del Valle, Oaxaca
Admission: Adult: 20 MXN (~$1 USD) | Child: 10 MXN (~$1 USD)
Ex-Convento de Santiago Apóstol, Cuilapam de Guerrero
Where: Cuilapam de Guerrero, Oaxaca
Admission: Adult: 65 MXN (~$4 USD) | Child: Free (under 13)