Frida's Guidebook. I only recommend places where I have been. Most places are located in the downtown area or in the neighbourhood. The list includes options for different travellers and budgets.
Frida
Frida's Guidebook.
I only recommend places where I have been.
Most places are located in the downtown area or in the neighbourhood.
The list includes options for different travellers and budgets.
Cultural places
This place has a museum, a chapel and several events take place here (piano concerts, exhibitions)
San Pablo
902 Av. de la IndependenciaThis place has a museum, a chapel and several events take place here (piano concerts, exhibitions)
Cabuche
1017 Miguel HidalgoOption for vegans or vegetarians, the place offers organic food
Calabacitas Tiernas
1105 C. Porfirio DíazA recommended option for vegans and vegetarians
Try mole negro. The place is a bit formal and more expensive than regular places.
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurante Catedral
105 C. de Manuel García VigilTry mole negro. The place is a bit formal and more expensive than regular places.
A local spot to experience a bbq at “El pasillo de las carnes”.
They grill you the meat and sell you everything to eat there.
Be careful with your belongings, it can be crowded
201 yerel halk öneriyor
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
512 20 de NoviembreA local spot to experience a bbq at “El pasillo de las carnes”.
They grill you the meat and sell you everything to eat there.
Be careful with your belongings, it can be crowded
Restaurante Casa Oaxaca
104-A C/ de la ConstituciónBeautiful terrace and a nice spot for cocktails
La Casona del Llano
701 Av Benito JuárezA nice place for breakfast, close to El Llano
Ancestral Cocina Tradicional
1347 C. José López AlavezNice patio, good prices and traditional food
Traditional food from El Istmo, Oaxaca.
Cosy and well decorated place.
83 yerel halk öneriyor
Zandunga
#512 C. de Manuel García VigilTraditional food from El Istmo, Oaxaca.
Cosy and well decorated place.
Gourmand Delicatessen
410A C. Porfirio DíazWine and tapas.
A tiny place where you can get some mezcales and sing.
Get a picture at the bar, it has a unique decoration
37 yerel halk öneriyor
Los Amantes Mezcalería
107 C. de Ignacio AllendeA tiny place where you can get some mezcales and sing.
Get a picture at the bar, it has a unique decoration
Don’t miss the visit to Basilica de la Soledad (church) and try traditional ice creams (nieves) and sweets (dulces regionales)
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Nieves de la Soledad
SN Av. de la IndependenciaDon’t miss the visit to Basilica de la Soledad (church) and try traditional ice creams (nieves) and sweets (dulces regionales)
Nice spot for cocktails and esquites.
Ask for the concerts and events
61 yerel halk öneriyor
Expendio Tradición
& MurguíaNice spot for cocktails and esquites.
Ask for the concerts and events
Located in front of the apartment (7:30 am.- 5 pm.)
Home made food, great seasoning and good prices. Try tacos, tortas and handmade tortillas.
Tacos cristy
803 RayónLocated in front of the apartment (7:30 am.- 5 pm.)
Home made food, great seasoning and good prices. Try tacos, tortas and handmade tortillas.
A beautiful restaurant with great food. Book a reservation in advance.
143 yerel halk öneriyor
Los Danzantes
403 C. Macedonio AlcaláA beautiful restaurant with great food. Book a reservation in advance.
Delicious gourmet chocolate. You can buy a variety of chocolate flavours.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Texier
518 ColónDelicious gourmet chocolate. You can buy a variety of chocolate flavours.
Located in the neighbourhood and owned by “Juanita” a traditional cooker.
Try tlayudas, molotes, tostadas, tacos & quesadillas.
Colón 914
914 ColónLocated in the neighbourhood and owned by “Juanita” a traditional cooker.
Try tlayudas, molotes, tostadas, tacos & quesadillas.
Santa Hierba
505 5 de MayoA delicious and cozy place close to the apartment
It is a nice spot to try local chocolate.
They have special chocolate editions and “Reina negra” is its local brand, perfect to take home.
Rito Chocolatería & Tienda.
708 Calle Porfirio DíazIt is a nice spot to try local chocolate.
They have special chocolate editions and “Reina negra” is its local brand, perfect to take home.
onnno lonchería
308 Mártires de TacubayaA comfy place with delicious sandwiches and desserts
Sightseeing
Wear sunscreen and a hat.
Don’t miss the museum.
Guides are certified by the Ministry of Anthropology and History.
The visit takes around 2-2:30 hours (entire place).
It closes at 5 pm.
73 yerel halk öneriyor
Monte Albán
Wear sunscreen and a hat.
Don’t miss the museum.
Guides are certified by the Ministry of Anthropology and History.
The visit takes around 2-2:30 hours (entire place).
It closes at 5 pm.
Visit “Museo de las Culturas” , it is beautiful and there you will see the treasures of Monte Alban and will get a good overview of Mexican History.
Nice views for great pictures.
Don’t miss the visit to the chapel “Capilla del Rosario”
313 yerel halk öneriyor
Santo Domingo de Guzmán Kilisesi
s/n C. Macedonio AlcaláVisit “Museo de las Culturas” , it is beautiful and there you will see the treasures of Monte Alban and will get a good overview of Mexican History.
Nice views for great pictures.
Don’t miss the visit to the chapel “Capilla del Rosario”
You can visit Santo Domingo, Museo de las Culturas and this place on the same day. It will save you time. The place offers guided visits at noon and 5 pm.
162 yerel halk öneriyor
Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca
Sur n ReformaYou can visit Santo Domingo, Museo de las Culturas and this place on the same day. It will save you time. The place offers guided visits at noon and 5 pm.
Teatro Macedonio de Alcala
900 Av. de la IndependenciaAsk for the guided visits and check the events
You can get a tour that takes you there, the place is located 1 hour and a half from the City Centre.
Bring cash, your bathing suit and proper sneakers or tennis shoes because the place could be slippery.
You can walk all the way down the waterfall and take nice pictures.
195 yerel halk öneriyor
Hierve el Agua
Hierve el AguaYou can get a tour that takes you there, the place is located 1 hour and a half from the City Centre.
Bring cash, your bathing suit and proper sneakers or tennis shoes because the place could be slippery.
You can walk all the way down the waterfall and take nice pictures.
Beautiful exhibitions and the store has nice handmade products
105 yerel halk öneriyor
Oaxaca Tekstil Müzesi
917 Miguel HidalgoBeautiful exhibitions and the store has nice handmade products
An interesting collection of archeological pieces in a beautiful space.
45 yerel halk öneriyor
Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayo
503 Av. José María MorelosAn interesting collection of archeological pieces in a beautiful space.
Museo Historico Casa de Juarez
609 C. de Manuel García VigilHistorical place
Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca, A.C.
201 C/ de la ConstituciónAsk for a guide to learn the details and the legend of the place.
Beautiful architecture and views.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Ex Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam
5 ReservaAsk for a guide to learn the details and the legend of the place.
Beautiful architecture and views.
Museum of Oaxacan painters, several exhibitions and events
56 yerel halk öneriyor
Oaxaca Ressamları Müzesi
607 Av. de la IndependenciaMuseum of Oaxacan painters, several exhibitions and events
Great view and architecture. The place is a renovated textile mill, located 40 minutes (approximately) from Oaxaca.
Check its website for directions on how to arrive and information of events and exhibitions.
95 yerel halk öneriyor
St. Augustine Sanat Merkezi
s/n Av. IndependenciaGreat view and architecture. The place is a renovated textile mill, located 40 minutes (approximately) from Oaxaca.
Check its website for directions on how to arrive and information of events and exhibitions.
Pet friendly
Café Tradición
206 ReformaA beautiful and quiet spot in the downtown area
Jaguar Yuu Cafe
202 MurguíaNice desserts
Located on Alcala street, close to Santo Domingo.
It has a nice patio and you can visit the library next door “Grañen Porrua”
64 yerel halk öneriyor
Café Brújula
104 C. Macedonio AlcaláLocated on Alcala street, close to Santo Domingo.
It has a nice patio and you can visit the library next door “Grañen Porrua”
Shopping
The recommended places contribute to indigenous cooperatives, promote fair trade and offer reasonable prices.
Several options (ceramics, souvenirs from different indigenous communities ) at reasonable prices.
19 yerel halk öneriyor
La Casa de las Artesanias de Oaxaca
105 Mariano MatamorosSeveral options (ceramics, souvenirs from different indigenous communities ) at reasonable prices.
Chocolate Mayordomo
113 Las CasasYou can buy chocolate and mole to take home.
You can buy chocolate and mole and they offer delivery services to other States in Mexico.
Chocolates La Soledad
212 Francisco Javier MinaYou can buy chocolate and mole and they offer delivery services to other States in Mexico.
5 de Mayo 408
408 5 de MayoA beautiful spot to buy 💯organic cotton products and support indigenous communities.
Spanish classes
If you want to learn Spanish, the school starts courses every Monday. It offers different levels and children courses.
Oaxaca International Spanish Language School
205 A González OrtegaIf you want to learn Spanish, the school starts courses every Monday. It offers different levels and children courses.
In the neighbourhood
Address: Santos Degollado 409-C
Laundry (2 kg minimum) and dry-cleaning.
Close to the apartment.
Good prices and service.
tintorería don miguel.
Laundry (2 kg minimum) and dry-cleaning.
Close to the apartment.
Good prices and service.
Coliseo Pizza
718 Vicente GuerreroHomemade pizza. Close to the apartment
Flavoured water (traditional flavours) and local snacks called piedrazos. Walking distance from the apartment
El Pocito
A San Andrés HuayapamFlavoured water (traditional flavours) and local snacks called piedrazos. Walking distance from the apartment
Tlayudas El Negro
1029 Vicente GuerreroTraditional food
Neighborhoods
Barrio de Jalatlaco
A traditional neighbourhood, visit the temple.