Free things to do · Oaxaca
Free things to do in Oaxaca
No-spend weekends in Oaxaca — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.
Curated by localsPopular local pick
Top spots in Oaxaca
Hierve el Agua
OutdoorsSan Lorenzo Albarradas
Mineral-petrified 'waterfalls' and infinity natural pools 90 min east.
Monte Albán
OutdoorsValles Centrales
Zapotec mountain-top ruins 25 min away — go at sunset.
Templo de Santo Domingo
CultureCentro
Gold-leafed Baroque interior next to the Cultures Museum.
Zócalo & Cathedral
CultureCentro
Tree-shaded main square ringed by colonnaded cafes.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Zócalo & Cathedral, Templo de Santo Domingo, Monte Albán. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Oaxaca and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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