Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Oaxaca
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Oaxaca, Mexico — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Centro Histórico.
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Top pick
Centro Histórico
Walled colonial centre — Santo Domingo, the zócalo, mole restaurants.
23 min walk from center
#2
Jalatlaco
Quieter cobble-stone neighborhood — boutique hotels, murals, fewer tour buses.
20 min walk from center
#3
Xochimilco
Hillside artisan quarter — weavers, ceramic studios, mezcalerias.
8 min walk from center
Getting around
The historic center is walkable; collective vans (colectivos) reach Mitla and Hierve el Agua.
Hire a driver for valley day trips — covers Tule, Teotitlán, Mitla, Hierve el Agua in a single comfortable day.