Mexico🇲🇽 | attractionsMuseo de las Culturas de OaxacaTomb 7 gold, convent cloisters, Zapotec urns, Mixtec codices | things to do and best time to go

The historic center of Oaxaca City is the best area, since the museum sits beside the Santo Domingo church and most beds are a 5 to 15 minute walk away. Streets around Calle Abasolo, Calle Murguía and Calle Constitución hold the densest cluster of backpacker places, with shared dorms, rooftop terraces and easy meeting of other solo travelers. Evenings feel safe and lively here, with people strolling the pedestrian Andador Macedonio Alcalá toward the zócalo. The Jalatlaco neighborhood, about 10 minutes’ walk east, is quieter, with cobbled lanes, murals and small cafes, and suits travelers who want … read more 👉

The historic center of Oaxaca City is the best area, since the museum sits beside the Santo Domingo church and most beds are a 5 to 15 minute walk away. Streets around Calle Abasolo, Calle Murguía and Calle Constitución hold the densest cluster of backpacker places, with shared dorms, rooftop terraces and easy meeting of other solo travelers. Evenings feel safe and lively here, with people strolling the pedestrian Andador Macedonio Alcalá toward the zócalo. The Jalatlaco neighborhood, about 10 minutes’ walk east, is quieter, with cobbled lanes, murals and small cafes, and suits travelers who want calmer nights without leaving walking distance. Avoid choosing somewhere far toward the periphery or the bus terminals unless you arrive very late, as you lose the walkable access to markets, mezcal bars and tour agencies. During Day of the Dead and the July festival, book dorms several weeks ahead.