Santa María Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santa María
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.
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.
Oaxaca Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Oaxaca with a stop at Oaxaca Cathedral. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
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.
Activities
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 Santa María Hotel Deals
Hotel Boutique Naura Centro
We had an interior King room. It was small, but nicely
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
The room was spotless. Great staff at reception.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Hacienda
The rooms were very clean. You can tell they keep up with maintaining the building
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Casa del Sótano
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Fiesta Inn Oaxaca
The room was clean, the staff and amenities nice. The swimming pool was great!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca
Lovely hotel. Beautiful space and kind staff.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santa María
Del Ex-marquezado
When in Del Ex-marquezado, you can plan a visit to Parque Juarez El Llano and Auditorio Guelaguetza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Barrio de Xochimilco
Though Barrio de Xochimilco may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Llano Park and Jardín Etnobotánico.
Ruta Independencia
While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Jardín Etnobotánico.
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.
