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10 Days in Oaxaca: A Journey Through Art and Culture

Yenifer Calvo

Yenifer Calvo

18 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant art scene and rich cultural heritage of Oaxaca with this 10-day itinerary. Visit museums, explore markets, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this Mexican city.

Trip to Oaxaca

Day 1
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$4

Museum of Oaxacan Painters
Gallery in a restored 17th-century building with works by local graphic artists, lectures & events.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Metropolitan Cathedral of Oaxaca
Landmark cathedral started in 1535, consecrated in 1733 & containing baroque pieces & treasures.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
Day 2
+

$0

Andador Turístico
Colorful lane with restaurants & craft markets, plus street art & a contemporary art museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Mercado Benito Juárez
Vibrant covered marketplace with vendors selling produce, prepared foods, crafts & textiles.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$2

Oaxaca Artisan Market
Market for traditional handicrafts like embroidered blouses, carved animal sculptures & pottery.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Photographic Center Manuel Alvaro Bravo
Storied facility named after Mexican photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo hosting workshops & exhibits.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
8 - 12 min

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Jardín Conzatti
Laurel trees stand over paths & benches in a simple green space dedicated to a renowned botanist.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$5

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$ 1

Centro de las Artes de San Agustín
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
37 - 45 min

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Museo de Sitio Casa Juárez
This museum dedicated to Benito Juárez is housed in a 19th-century home where he once lived.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$1
5 - 8 min

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Museo De La Filatelia MUFI
Charming museum featuring stamps & surrealist art, plus a tranquil patio & gift shop.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$1
Day 5
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$4

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$ 1

Oaxaca Mexico Temple
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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MUSEO DE ARTE CONTEMPORANEO DE OAXACA
Museum in a 1700s house featuring permanent & rotating exhibitions of contemporary Mexican art.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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MUSEO BELBER
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$1
Day 6
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$4

Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Modest museum with free admission featuring textiles of the region & workshops for adults & kids.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$4
8 - 12 min

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Santo Domingo Square
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$3

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$ 1

Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Curated grounds showcasing local Oaxacan plant life, plus a cultural center in a former convent.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Bustling traditional covered market with stalls for fresh produce, baked goods & local street foods.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$4

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$ 2

Manuel Jimenez El Tallador De Sueños
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$1
27 - 33 min

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Museo Infantil de Oaxaca
Children's museum & cultural center with art workshops, events & a library in a former rail station.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$1
8 - 10 min

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Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Oaxaca
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$1
Day 9
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$3

Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México
Charming museum with a broad collection of pre-Hispanic Mexican art, plus workshops & events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
4 - 6 min

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Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
1690 church, dedicated to the patron saint of Oaxaca, featuring ornate decor & a baroque pipe organ.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$3

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$ 2

Zócalo
Mexico City's main square has roots to the Aztecs & is now the site of frequent cultural events.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
360 - 432 min

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TEMPLO DE LA COMPAÑÍA DE JESUS OAXACA
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$1
23 - 28 min

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MUSEO ESTATAL DE ARTE POPULAR DE OAXACA
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$1

Budget breakdown: $33 In total

Activities & Food:$29
Transport:$5