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.
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
Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Oaxaca City: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour with transportation
From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery
Our pick of the best Santa María Hotel Deals
Hotel Hacienda
Reviewed on 25 Aug. 2025
Hotel Fortin Plaza
Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025
Hotel Victoria Oaxaca
Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025
Hotel Trebol
Reviewed on 8 Sep. 2025
One Oaxaca Centro Hotel
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Grand Fiesta Americana Oaxaca
Reviewed on 4 Sep. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa María
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.
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.
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.
Reforma
While visiting Reforma, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Mazari and Plaza Parque.
