Oaxaca Points of Interest and Useful Information
Oaxaca Points of Interest and Useful Information
Casa de Juárez
Museum In 1818 Antonio Salanueva lived here. This colonial structure was restored
and converted into a small historical museum in 1974. The rooms contain artifacts
and furniture, and the bookbinding shop includes presses and tools. You will
also see documents from the Independence War.
Contemporary Art Museum
This structure dates from the latter part of the 17th century and early 18th
century. Some of the important features of the house are masonry works on the
façade. The doorway has triple portals. The stairway has the only roof that
differs from the ret of the house.
Virgen de la Soledad basilica
Contraction began in 1617 and was complete in 1689. It is an elegant temple
with an extravagant stone portal in the shape of a folding screen, richly carved
in various stones. The architectonic layout of the temple is in the shape of
a Latin cross.
Monte Albán
Located in the middle of the Great Square, the Monte Alban has a large staircase,
two tombs, and a temple in the upper section, two chambers and two columns at
the entrance. There are 13 chambers around a central courtyard on the upper
level.
Fountain of the Seven Regions
The fountain was built in the middle of the 20th century. The folkloric design
is a series of female dancing sculptures representing the seven regions of the
State. The music and dance symbolize the people and their offerings to ancient
gods.
Attractions
Shopping
The indigenous folk art of Oaxaca has found its place in galleries, museums
and gift shops around the world. From unique black and green pottery, to whimsical
carved wooden animals, to boldly colored wooden rugs, there's always something
to catch your eye.
Holidays & Fiestas
Oaxaca City has wonderfully preserved its native celebrations for the enjoyment
of residents and visitors alike. You'll find the Guelaguetza Indian festival
in late July, the city's harvest festival in late December, the Food of the
Gods festival in early October and All Saints Day later that month.
Dining & Nightlife
Reasonably priced dining can be found all over Oaxaca. The city is known for
three specialties: mole, tamales and mescal, but you'll also find international
dishes, sandwiches and seafood, plus three discos and weekly fiestas.
Archaeological Sightseeing
No trip to Oaxaca is complete without a visit to Monte Alban, one of Mexico's
great historical treasures. Build on a hilltop flattened by the Zapotec Indians
over 2,500 years ago, Monte Alban was a holy city with more than 25,000 inhabitants.
Cultural Walking Tours
Oaxaca is easily explored on foot, and cultural walking tours provide a great
introduction to the city. The colonial heart of the city is immaculate and clean,
and a guided tour will walk you through this exciting historical area, explaining
the significance of various sites.
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