Weekend in Oaxaca

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Spending a weekend in Oaxaca will give you some time (although not enough) to explore every bit of this beautiful colonial city. The three-day itinerary below will allow you to appreciate the historical and cultural significance of this beautiful city. If you decide to stay longer, simply add a few days in your Oaxaca itinerary.

Day 1

Start your day with a walking tour of Oaxaca’s historical center. Visit the Santo Domingo church and museum and then walk down Alcala street to the Zocalo. Make sure that you visit Mercado de Abastos, Mexico’s largest outdoor market. to stimulate all your senses. Also visit the archaeological site of Monte Alban.

Do some fast shopping. Here are some of the top shops you should visit: Blackbox, Jarcieria El Arte Oaxaqueño, La Mano Magica, Mujeres Artesanas de las Regiones de Oaxaca, and Plaza Comercial de las Etnias.

Prepare yourself for an exciting nightlife. Oaxaca offers an exiting and pulsating night activities. It has almost everything for people with varied taste. Jazz, salsa music, blues, and even folkloric shows are as popular as disco or rock, which makes a huge part of Oaxaca nightlife.

Day 2

Spend some time visiting the Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art, Museum of Contemporary Art, and Museum of Popular Art. Also spend the day doing sports and other recreational activities: Football, water sports, golf, mountain biking, trekking or hiking, paragliding, hang gliding, bungee jumping, and many other. Also try traditional Oaxaca cuisine. Recommended restaurants: Casa Oaxaca, Como Agua Pa’ Chocolate, El Naranjo, La Biznaga, La Toscana, and Marco Polo.

Day 3

Everything on this final day largely depends on what time your check-out time or flight. Most hotels in Oaxaca expect their guests to check out by 12:00 noon. They usually store your baggage in the main lobby or in a room next to reception if your flight is in the evening. You are still allowed to use all facilities including the restaurants.