Free self-guided walk · Oaxaca

Zócalo to Santo Domingo

A free self-guided walk in Oaxaca, from the Zócalo and the markets along the pedestrian Alcalá to Santo Domingo.

Distance
1.3 km
Walking time
17 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Oaxaca on foot.

Try mole at the market.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Morning.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Mercado 20 de Noviembre

    Start at the market.

  2. Zócalo

    The main square.

  3. Oaxaca Cathedral

    The cathedral.

  4. Andador Macedonio Alcalá

    The pedestrian street.

  5. Templo de Santo Domingo

    Finish at the church.

Tips

  • Sun is strong; wear a hat.
  • Santo Domingo's museum is next to the church.
  • Markets close in the evening.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.