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48 Hours in Oaxaca — The Classic Weekend

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Friday

  1. 7:30 PM

    Origen

    Oaxacan · $$$ · Centro

    Rodolfo Castellanos' modern take on the seven moles. Beautiful courtyard.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Keeps you in Centro — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

Saturday

  1. 9:30 AM

    Mercado 20 de Noviembre

    Market · Centro

    Chocolate-and-pan-dulce breakfast at Mayordomo, then the smoky meat hall.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Keeps you in Centro — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  2. 12:00 PM

    Monte Albán

    Ruins · Atzompa

    Zapotec mountaintop city. Bus from downtown or taxi (~250 pesos round trip).

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Keeps you in Atzompa — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  3. 4:00 PM

    Templo de Santo Domingo

    Culture · Centro

    Gold-leaf baroque interior + the Cultures Museum next door. Don't skip the cactus garden.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Keeps you in Centro — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  4. 8:00 PM

    Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante

    Fine dining · $$$ · Centro

    Rooftop view of Santo Domingo. Try the chile relleno and a mezcal flight.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Keeps you in Centro — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

Sunday

  1. 10:00 AM

    Tlacolula Sunday market

    Market trip · Tlacolula

    Indigenous market 45 min east. Barbacoa, textiles, live brass bands. Cash only.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Keeps you in Tlacolula — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  2. 3:00 PM

    Hierve el Agua

    Outdoors · San Lorenzo Albarradas

    Petrified waterfall + natural infinity pools. Tour van easiest (~$30).

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Keeps you in San Lorenzo Albarradas — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

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