Top Experiences in Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church (Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán)

★ Get to know the history and culture of Oaxaca through a walk through the historic center of the city, where you can appreciate this wonderful temple decorated with gold from the 16th century in a baroque style.

★Then we will walk through Macedonio Alcalá streets to reach the famous traditional markets “Benito Juárez and 20 de Noviembre” full of color, flavor and Oaxacan tradition.

★We will visit a chocolate mill originally from Oaxaca where you will be able to see the production process, learn about its history and be able to taste a little of this traditional delicacy.

There is no difficulty in choosing souvenirs! This is a must-see tour for lovers of popular crafts.

A tour to experience the culture of Oaxaca!

It is a masterpiece of typical costumes and popular crafts that overflow the city!

A tour in which you can enjoy the unique charm of Oaxaca.

You will find this experience very useful to learn and/or improve your look at your photography through very useful tips that will help you have that inspiration and creativity to take photos while traveling but most importantly you will have fun and learn a lot along the way.

Throughout our career as a photographer we have learned from great photographers/people and we would like to share with you what we have learned and what has helped us so much to improve my vision and photography, tips that we will share with you and we will practice as we get to know each other and we will tell you a little about Oaxaca and its beautiful streets and people.

We are sure that at the end of the experience you will be left with an immense desire to continue taking pictures and applying these tips since your photography will have improvised to the point that you will feel the need to take pictures with these new techniques.

The tour is named The Historical Compass (Brújula histórica) after the configuration of Oaxaca's city center, full of churches located on the cardinal points, these are decisive places for the urban layout strictly connected to the city religious, political and mystical life over the centuries.

We will be visiting buildings, streets and neighbourhoods where celebrations, wars, encounters and fascinating mysterious events have taken place. Walking through places embedded with legends and anecdotes belonging to tradition and popular culture of the city history.

Digging into the city’s secrets we will focus also on relevant Oaxacan’s female characters and their actions as well as less known and less told stories from prehispanic and colonial periods.

By the end of the tour you will have mapped the city in a historical way, eaten an ice cream and learned some new ways to taste mezcal.

Immerse yourself in the aromas and colors as you walk through the city, visit the traditional “Benito Juárez” market, the tourist walkway, the Cathedral, the Ex-covento de Santo Domingo, the November 20 market, the famous “Pasillo de Humo” ” and a chocolate shop, all accompanied by a professional and certified tour guide, who will share historical and important data, which will take you to historical and important moments in the city of Oaxaca.

Start your day by exploring the Museum of Cultures, where vestiges of pre-Hispanic civilizations and local crafts reveal the vibrant history of the region.
Head towards the majestic Church of Santo Domingo, a baroque masterpiece that captivates with its sculpted façade and gilded altarpieces. From there, travel along the picturesque Tourist Walk.
Make a sweet stop at a local chocolate shop and immerse yourself in the vitality of the November 20 Market. Benito Juárez, where the stalls are overflowing with spices, herbs and local products that give life to the rich Oaxacan gastronomy.
Explore the Museum of Oaxacan Painters, an artistic refuge that highlights the region's contemporary creativity.
End your day in the imposing Cathedral Church, an architectural work that fuses styles throughout the centuries. Contemplate the sacred beauty and history that are woven into every detail, closing your tour with an unforgettable cultural experience in the heart of Oaxaca.

Since ancient times, Oaxaca city has been the heart of meeting of innumerable cultures that exist in the state, when the splendor of the cities of Mitla and Monte Albán irradiated the southeast of Mexico. It is a city of noble and friendly people, who have great talents, who invite the traveler, both national and foreign, to discover and live an experience rich in culture and tradition, and above all, makes them feel at home.

Embark on a fascinating tour of Oaxaca with our comprehensive tour that spans from the iconic Zócalo and the bustling Mercado 20 de Noviembre to the imposing Cathedral and the iconic Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Stroll along the charming Andador Turístico Macedonio Alcalá, exploring local boutiques and immerse yourself in the tranquility of Los Arquitos de Xochimilco. This meticulously designed itinerary invites you to discover the historical, culinary and cultural authenticity of Oaxaca.

Walk around the main square where you will admire the beauty of the Santo Domingo temple that was part of a convent, now transformed into one of the best museums of colonial and pre-Colombian art, and where there are valuable objects from Monte Alban archeological site; continue along the tourist walkway, (pedestrian street) admiring its green quarry buildings, you will find the Cathedral, built by the Dominican monks in the 16th century, you will see the outside of the Macedonio Alcalá Theater, an architectural jewel of the City of Oaxaca, later you will go to the chocolate mills to talk and learn about the ingredients for the preparation of this exquisite drink.

Before finishing your tour, you will visit also the incredible market, one of the most typical in the region, where daily hundreds of people get together to offer their particular products, a tradition that goes back to the pre-Hispanic times.

Enjoy 2 days in Oaxaca. We will travel from Bahías de Huatulco to the city of Oaxaca at 6:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide, approximately 6 hours to reach the first tourist attraction to visit. Enjoy the Mezcal tasting in a palenque where you will observe the Mezcal elaboration process. Discover the history of the archaeological zone of Mitla. Appreciate a spectacular view from the petrified waterfalls Hierve el Agua. Let's explore the thousand-year-old secret of the Zapotecs with the observation of the elaboration of artisanal textiles.
We will appreciate the gigantic Tree of Tule and we will know the architecture and history of the ex-convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
We will walk and we will know the history of the Archaeological zone of Monte Alban and we will appreciate the process of elaboration of the Alebrijes.
We will observe the process of elaboration of the black clay and we will visit a town in the San Jose mountains of the Pacific.

The tour is within the City of Oaxaca, highlighting emblematic, artistic and historical places, learning more about the social importance that surrounds this place developed under pre-Hispanic and contemporary cultures, covering more space in less time while we ride the bicycle, experiencing the city of Oaxaca in a fun and friendly way, with a little exercise that will be good for our health!

It is an excellent way to get to know the City, combining physical exercise and fun during the morning or afternoon, without a doubt we try to increase the use of bicycles in this city to have a healthy lifestyle while having fun, socializing and getting to know places only ones where we cannot regularly see with the car.

You will be guided by a local guide with realistic perspectives on art, history and the environment.

Let's enjoy the tour! ...I give you the bikes, helmets, guide and assistance along the way!

How is Christmas celebrated in Mexico? Discover a wide variety of Mexican traditions and customs, which include a wide range of seasonal cuisine and the trendy local mixology.

The Christmas special times brings magic to Oaxaca City. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year!

The visit of sights and craft markets are essential in this tour; There you will find all kinds of Christmas decorations, artisan products and souvenirs.

Discover Oaxaca from a different perspective on sightseeing and the scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights.

Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone—the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

Enjoy it in English.

The tour you need to take on your first day trip to Oaxaca.

Get to places you can't by car or on other tours riding by bike and interacting physically with the most emblematic and full of history places in the historic center of Oaxaca city and making strategic stops so that you can taste and know in greater depth the most traditional places in each neighborhood that we are going to pass though the tour. All this while a professional guide explain and clear all your doubts your could have.

Me Encanta Oaxaca is an owned Zapotec woman project run by Betsaida Lopez Diaz, a local born & raised in Oaxaca. This project started with the simple wish to share the world the beauty & cultural richness of Oaxaca State.

As consecuence, Me Encanta Oaxaca is a phrase that expresses how much I love Oaxaca and I am so in love with Oaxaca as well and I believe that once you live this beautiful place, it’ll cast a spell on you!!!

I'm not only proud of my roots, but also I'm committed to support the local consumption of cooks, mezcal makers, artisans & more in order to I promote a sustainable tourism in the different spots and communities that you visit. Therefore, once you join us in our tours you’ll live an authentic experience with us.

Discover the historic center of Oaxaca and experience why it is considered the best leading city break destination in Mexico and Central America.

We will visit some of the most emblematic places in the historic center of Oaxaca. Our tour will begin at the Temple of Santo Domingo. I will share valuable information about celebrations, traditions, typical food, our mezcal, and everything you need to know to enjoy a complete immersion in our culture. You will also have time to take photos and really enjoy the experience in a very historic city.

Each place we visit will help you to love this fascinating city more and more.

Embark on an exciting gastronomic adventure through Oaxaca on our electric bicycles! Explore the city's hidden treasures, enjoying authentic street food as you wander its charming streets and vibrant markets. From tacos to tlayudas, each bite is an explosion of flavors that will make you feel like a local. With vegetarian options available, this unique experience combines the thrill of touring by bike with the delight of discovering the culinary wealth of Oaxaca. Don't miss this opportunity to live an unforgettable adventure full of flavor and fun!

We begin the tour at the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, a monumental architectural ensemble of the Dominican Order, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful samples of the Baroque in Mexico.
We continue on foot on the Tourist Walk, from Santo Domingo de Guzmán to the center of the City, where various museums, galleries, craft shops and restaurants are located.
In the center we can enjoy the Banda de Música and Marimba, which play in the Kiosco del Zócalo, we will visit the portals of the center, in the Jardín de la Constitución.
We continue our tour on foot and we will arrive at a chocolate shop, where in addition to learning how Oaxacan chocolate is prepared, we will be able to grind our own.
We will also visit the Benito Juárez Market, the most traditional in the city, where you can buy the famous "Mole Oaxaqueño", Quesillo and Grasshoppers. Then we enter the market on November 20, where we will see the famous "Pasillo de Humo".

Absolutely! In Oaxaca, the mezcal experience is more than a simple drink: it is a ritual, a tradition rooted in the very identity of our land. When you visit Oaxaca, you will immerse yourself in a world where mezcal is much more than a drink; It is an art, a story and a passion that is shared between generations.

This tour "Mezcalerías Tour" invites you to become a true mezcal specialist, exploring its origins, its production process and its various nuances of flavor, this tour is mandatory.

In our city, learning about mezcal is more than an option: it is an obligation for those who wish to truly understand the essence of our land and its people.

When you visit Oaxaca, don't just try mezcal; Immerse yourself in its history, its culture and its passion. With our tour, we assure you that you will become a mezcal specialist in body and soul. Come and discover the authentic spirit of Oaxaca with us!