Barrio de Xochimilco Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrio de Xochimilco
Popular places to visit
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a trip to Zócalo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is just one of the places to see in Oaxaca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Monte Albán
Learn about the local history of Oaxaca with a stop at Monte Albán. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden, a lovely green space in Oaxaca. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Andador de Macedonia Alcala
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Andador de Macedonia Alcala during your visit to Oaxaca. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Auditorio Guelaguetza
Catch an event at Auditorio Guelaguetza during your trip to Oaxaca. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route
Our pick of the best Barrio de Xochimilco Hotel Deals
Hotel Fortin Plaza
Room was spotless, the staff was great and curteous. Everyone was very helpful
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Hotel Victoria Oaxaca
The grounds are beautifully maintained! The rooms need serious renovations; very dated, although the beds and pillows are really comfortable. The king room needs more electrical outlets and electrical appliances need upgrading throughout.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca
Room is clean. Staff was nice. Pretty rooms. Pretty area.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Trebol
Everything is good
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Quinta Real Oaxaca
Facility was impeccable…perfect location. Food was fabulous and the people warm and friendly
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Fiesta Inn Oaxaca
Clean room, good facilities
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de Xochimilco
Luis Jiménez Figueroa
While Luis Jiménez Figueroa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Auditorio Guelaguetza and Andador de Macedonia Alcala.
Ruta Independencia
While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Jardín Etnobotánico.
Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.
Jalatlaco
While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.
Calzada Madero
While visiting Calzada Madero, you might make a stop by sights like Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Basilica and Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude.
Oaxaca Centro
Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring.
