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Oaxaca City with a day in Monte Albán

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Route and nights

  1. Oaxaca City6 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
7
Nights
6
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
42

Days by place

Oaxaca City
6
Monte Albán
1

Hotels and other stays

Hotel Oaxaca Real · Oaxaca City
6 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
21
Meal
17
Lodging
2
Ground transport
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Oaxaca City
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Hotel Oaxaca Real, Oaxaca City

    Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

  2. to · Activity Walk the public blocks toward Santo Domingo Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Oaxaca
  3. to · Activity Take a short Zócalo loop Zócalo, Oaxaca City
  4. to · Meal Dinner in the historic center Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
Day 2 Oaxaca City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  2. to · Activity Browse Benito Juárez Market Mercado Benito Juárez, Oaxaca City
  3. to · Activity Explore the nearby market food stalls or join a confirmed workshop Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Oaxaca City

    Use the actual workshop start and duration if booked.

  4. to · Meal Choose a mole lunch or eat at the workshop Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  5. to · Activity Visit a chocolate shop or a second short market block Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  6. to · Activity Take a café break near Santo Domingo Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
Day 3 Oaxaca City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  2. to · Activity Walk the storefronts toward the textile museum Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  3. to · Activity Visit Museo Textil de Oaxaca if open Museo Textil de Oaxaca

    Check exhibitions and any public demonstrations.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the museum Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  5. to · Activity Choose an open printmaking studio or gallery Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City

    Verify public hours and ask before photographing work.

  6. to · Activity Walk the public streets near Santo Domingo Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
Day 4 Monte Albán
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Monte Albán Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán, Oaxaca

    Confirm the driver or actual shuttle and its return instructions.

  3. to · Activity Explore an open route through the archaeological site Monte Albán, Oaxaca

    Bring water, allow an easy pace on the exposed hilltop, and check current access.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the site or in Oaxaca City Oaxaca, Mexico

    Confirm food and shade availability.

  5. to · Activity Choose an open site museum or a shaded short stop Monte Albán, Oaxaca
  6. to · Ground transport Return to Oaxaca City Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
Day 5 Oaxaca City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Santo Domingo Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
  2. to · Activity See the church and plaza from public spaces Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Oaxaca

    Check service times before an interior visit.

  3. to · Activity Visit an open regional history collection Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca

    Check access and opening days.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Santo Domingo Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  5. to · Activity Walk the Andador Turístico or book an open garden visit Andador Turístico, Oaxaca City

    Verify the botanical garden's separate visitor arrangements.

  6. to · Activity Take a short plaza or café break Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
Day 6 Oaxaca City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  2. to · Activity Walk an open central gallery route Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  3. to · Activity Visit Instituto de Artes Gráficas de Oaxaca or a verified alternative Instituto de Artes Gráficas de Oaxaca

    Check current exhibits and opening hours.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near Santo Domingo Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  5. to · Activity Choose a second public art space or graphics shop Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
  6. to · Activity Take a short walk around the adjacent plazas Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
Day 7 Oaxaca City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Hotel Oaxaca Real, Oaxaca City
  2. to · Activity Take a final short walk around Santo Domingo Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City

    Skip this if your departure is early.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hotel Oaxaca Real, Oaxaca City

    Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.

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  1. Day 1

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City Open map for Oaxaca City
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop bags Hotel Oaxaca Real, Oaxaca City

      Keep the first walk optional on a late arrival.

    2. to · Activity Walk the public blocks toward Santo Domingo Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Oaxaca
    3. to · Activity Take a short Zócalo loop Zócalo, Oaxaca City
    4. to · Meal Dinner in the historic center Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  2. Day 2

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City Open map for Oaxaca City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Activity Browse Benito Juárez Market Mercado Benito Juárez, Oaxaca City
    3. to · Activity Explore the nearby market food stalls or join a confirmed workshop Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Oaxaca City

      Use the actual workshop start and duration if booked.

    4. to · Meal Choose a mole lunch or eat at the workshop Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    5. to · Activity Visit a chocolate shop or a second short market block Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    6. to · Activity Take a café break near Santo Domingo Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  3. Day 3

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City Open map for Oaxaca City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Activity Walk the storefronts toward the textile museum Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    3. to · Activity Visit Museo Textil de Oaxaca if open Museo Textil de Oaxaca

      Check exhibitions and any public demonstrations.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the museum Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    5. to · Activity Choose an open printmaking studio or gallery Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City

      Verify public hours and ask before photographing work.

    6. to · Activity Walk the public streets near Santo Domingo Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  4. Day 4

    Monte Albán

    America/Mexico_City Open map for Monte Albán
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Monte Albán Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán, Oaxaca

      Confirm the driver or actual shuttle and its return instructions.

    3. to · Activity Explore an open route through the archaeological site Monte Albán, Oaxaca

      Bring water, allow an easy pace on the exposed hilltop, and check current access.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the site or in Oaxaca City Oaxaca, Mexico

      Confirm food and shade availability.

    5. to · Activity Choose an open site museum or a shaded short stop Monte Albán, Oaxaca
    6. to · Ground transport Return to Oaxaca City Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  5. Day 5

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City Open map for Oaxaca City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Santo Domingo Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Activity See the church and plaza from public spaces Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Oaxaca

      Check service times before an interior visit.

    3. to · Activity Visit an open regional history collection Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca

      Check access and opening days.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Santo Domingo Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    5. to · Activity Walk the Andador Turístico or book an open garden visit Andador Turístico, Oaxaca City

      Verify the botanical garden's separate visitor arrangements.

    6. to · Activity Take a short plaza or café break Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  6. Day 6

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City Open map for Oaxaca City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Activity Walk an open central gallery route Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    3. to · Activity Visit Instituto de Artes Gráficas de Oaxaca or a verified alternative Instituto de Artes Gráficas de Oaxaca

      Check current exhibits and opening hours.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near Santo Domingo Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    5. to · Activity Choose a second public art space or graphics shop Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    6. to · Activity Take a short walk around the adjacent plazas Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Centro Histórico, Oaxaca City
    Hotel Oaxaca RealOaxaca City
  7. Day 7

    Oaxaca City

    America/Mexico_City Open map for Oaxaca City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Hotel Oaxaca Real, Oaxaca City
    2. to · Activity Take a final short walk around Santo Domingo Santo Domingo precinct, Oaxaca City

      Skip this if your departure is early.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect bags Hotel Oaxaca Real, Oaxaca City

      Confirm checkout and leave time for your onward travel.