Friday
- 7:30 PM
Origen
Oaxacan · $$$ · CentroRodolfo Castellanos' modern take on the seven moles. Beautiful courtyard.
Why this pick- ·A first-time-in-town essential
- ·Keeps you in Centro — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
Saturday
- 9:30 AM
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Market · CentroChocolate-and-pan-dulce breakfast at Mayordomo, then the smoky meat hall.
Why this pick- ·A first-time-in-town essential
- ·Keeps you in Centro — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 12:00 PM
Monte Albán
Ruins · AtzompaZapotec mountaintop city. Bus from downtown or taxi (~250 pesos round trip).
Why this pick- ·A first-time-in-town essential
- ·Keeps you in Atzompa — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 4:00 PM
Templo de Santo Domingo
Culture · CentroGold-leaf baroque interior + the Cultures Museum next door. Don't skip the cactus garden.
Why this pick- ·A first-time-in-town essential
- ·Keeps you in Centro — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 8:00 PM
Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante
Fine dining · $$$ · CentroRooftop view of Santo Domingo. Try the chile relleno and a mezcal flight.
Why this pick- ·A first-time-in-town essential
- ·Keeps you in Centro — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
Sunday
- 10:00 AM
Tlacolula Sunday market
Market trip · TlacolulaIndigenous market 45 min east. Barbacoa, textiles, live brass bands. Cash only.
Why this pick- ·A first-time-in-town essential
- ·Keeps you in Tlacolula — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
- 3:00 PM
Hierve el Agua
Outdoors · San Lorenzo AlbarradasPetrified waterfall + natural infinity pools. Tour van easiest (~$30).
Why this pick- ·A first-time-in-town essential
- ·Keeps you in San Lorenzo Albarradas — short walk from your other stops
- ·A shoulder-season favorite
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