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Free things to do in Oaxaca

7 places in Oaxaca with free entry or no charge, based on guide listings and map data.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Free things to do in Oaxaca

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    Casa de Benito Juarez

    Historic childhood home of former Mexican President Benito Juarez. It's an unassuming home fitting for a man of humble roots.

    Tue-Sun 10:00-19:00M$43 (adults), free (disabled/children under 13), free admission on Sundays for residents; M$45 video permit

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    Centro Fotográfico Álvarez Bravo

    Established by Mexican photographer Manuel Álvarez Bravo and housed in a beautifully-restored colonial building, this center hosts changing exhibits of work by Mexican and international photographers.

    Wed-Mon 09:30-20:00Free

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    Instituto de Artes Gráficos

    A smaller venue which hosts rotating exhibits of work by national and international artists.

    Daily 10:00-20:00Free

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    La Casa de la Ciudad

    City Museum

    Features exhibitions devoted to architectural styles, historical photographs and urban art. Two aerial photographs taken of Oaxaca in 1990 and 2006 are embedded in an underlit floor so that visitors can walk over them and explore the changes in the city that occurred during those 16 years.

    Daily 09:00-20:00Free

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    Museo Textil de Oaxaca

    MTO

    An 18th century mansion (restored in 2007) with exhibits featuring the designs, techniques and creative processes used for the production of Oaxacan textiles. In addition, the museum regularly runs conferences and workshops.

    Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00, Sun 10:00-18:00Free

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    Museo del Palacio

    Palacio de Gobierno / Governor's Palace

    This 19th-century building houses a mural by Mexican painter Arturo Garcia Bustos, and hosts rotating exhibits about the history of the city.

    Tue-Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun 10:00-18:00Free

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    Templo de Santo Domingo

    A spectacular church built from 1570-1608, with subsequent Baroque renovations. It has been restored. Particularly noteworthy on the south side is the elaborate Capilla de la Virgen del Rosario, as well as the Capilla de la Cruz de Huatulco, which contains the legendary pre-Hispanic cross of Huatulco. The ornate golden interior decoration make this the most popular wedding spot in Oaxaca, so expect to see such celebrations on weekends.

    Daily 07:00-13:00, 16:00-20:00Free

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Oaxaca (CC BY-SA 4.0).