Last updated: March 2025
A few years ago I spent a week in Oaxaca with my sister Sarah, who was there for a photography workshop. The majority of my days were full of nothing but free time (and sunshine – lots of sunshine) to explore this colorful city.
I love walking in new destinations. Not only does it avoid stress and sometimes discomfort (sweaty subway ride, anyone?) but it allows you to see more along the way.
It’s also much more conducive to going at your own pace and taking unexpected detours whenever you feel like it.
For these reasons, I was super excited that Oaxaca is so walkable.
After a week spent enjoying as much wandering as my New York temperament could physically handle (we don’t see many 95-degree days here), I’ve put together this self-guided walking tour of Oaxaca City. You can tackle it all in one go or break it up into sections to better fit your plans. Either way, you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of the city’s most celebrated landmarks, museums, markets, gathering spaces and more.
