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The Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca is located in a prime location in the beautiful historic center of the city. Gaze at the beautiful architecture, explore the traditions and enjoy the music and cuisine. Take an unforgettable tour of the most noteworthy sites in the city: the main square, the market, the Templo de Santo Domingo Guzmán and the Museo de las Culturas Oaxaqueñas. Or head further afield and admire the beauty of the Monte Albán archaeological zone.
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Visit Oaxaca during La Guelaguetza, a festival that is considered among the most charming in Mexico.
The word Guelaguetza comes from the Zapotec language and is usually interpreted as "Give what you have to share with others."
Local Attractions
Mitla
Marvel at the history of Mitla.
Marvel at the history of Mitla, the second-most important ceremonial center in Oaxaca, after Monte Alban. It is particularly outstanding for the decoration of its walls. It was built by the Zapotecs and dates back to 100 BC.
Monte Alban
Discover the most important iconic archaeological site in Oaxaca.
Discover the most important iconic archaeological site in Oaxaca. Considered one of the main cities of Mesoamerica, Monte Albán was built on a mountain in the central valley of Oaxaca. It has been designated a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Plaza del Centro de Oaxaca
Get to know the colonial plaza in the center of Oaxaca.
Get to know the colonial plaza in the center of Oaxaca. This site dates from 1529 and today you can see a place full of color, cafes and terraces where locals and foreigners enjoy the view. It is an incredible place to listen to the live concerts that the marimba offers several nights a week.
Museo de las Culturas Oaxaqueñas
Visit the museum housed inside a beautiful monastery.
Visit the museum housed inside a beautiful monastery. Located next to the Church of Santo Domingo, it is considered the best museum in Oaxaca. It has 14 exhibition rooms where archeology, history and an extensive panorama of the various cultures of the state are exposed. The collection of pieces includes treasures from Monte Albán worked in silver, turquoise, coral, gold and amber.
Hierve el Agua
Iglesia de Santo Domingo Oaxaca
Get to know the incredible Church of Santo Domingo.
Conoce la increíble Iglesia de Santo Domingo. Este hermoso edificio se construyó entre los años 1551 y 1608. Es un monumento histórico perteneciente a la orden de los Dominicos y da muestra de la más imponente arquitectura barroca mexicana.
Plaza de la Constitución de Oaxaca
Get to know the beautiful main square of Oaxaca that dates back to the founding of the city in 1529.
See the beautiful main square of Oaxaca that dates back to the founding of the city in 1529. Today it is a beautiful and colorful place where people often go and have sidewalk cafes and buy various items offered by street vendors. It is the perfect space to walk, listen to live concerts and hang out with the local people. In addition, it is the venue for a magical marimbas concert for several nights.
Jardín etnobotánico de Oaxaca
This garden features endemic species from Oaxaca and the world, and is located in the center of the city.
This garden features endemic species from Oaxaca and the world, and is located in the center of the city.
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