Walks · Oaxaca City · English
6 narrated stops, 18 minutes of stories, 3.1 km on foot. Press play at each stop — no app needed — or open the walk in Avsha and let the stories keep coming as you move.
Stop 1 · 3 min
In short: Jalatlaco was originally a village of tanners and weavers. Today, it is a colorful neighborhood known for street art murals, traditional cobblestones, and the 17th-century Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco, which was built using the region's characteristic green volcanic stone.
↓ 1.5 km · 21 min to the next stop
Stop 2 · Teatro Macedonio Alcalá, Oaxaca, Mexico · 3 min
In short: Inaugurated in 1909, this theater reflects Porfirian architecture and French elegance. Originally named for General Luis Mier y Terán, it was later renamed to honor local composer Macedonio Alcalá and was meticulously restored in the early 2000s.
↓ 250 m · 3 min to the next stop
Stop 3 · Zócalo y Catedral de Oaxaca · 3 min
In short: The cathedral features a "squat" design with massive walls and low-slung arches as earthquake-resistant engineering. Colonial architects used this heavy construction to ensure the building survived frequent tremors in Oaxaca’s high-activity seismic zone.
↓ 150 m · 2 min to the next stop
Stop 4 · Zócalo de Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico · 3 min
In short: The Zócalo, officially known as the Plaza de la Constitución, features laurel trees, the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, and the Palacio de Gobierno. Built from green volcanic stone, it includes an Art Nouveau bandstand and murals depicting Mexican and indigenous history.
↓ 350 m · 5 min to the next stop
Stop 5 · Mercado 20 de Noviembre, Oaxaca, Mexico · 3 min
In short: This historic market is a culinary hub famous for the Pasillo de Humo, where meats like tasajo and cecina are grilled. It also features traditional Pan de Yema, local hot chocolate, and Oaxaca's seven varieties of mole.
↓ 850 m · 12 min to the next stop
Stop 6 · 3 min
In short: Known as a river of paper and stone, this street features green volcanic walls and important graphic arts collections. It connects the Zócalo to Santo Domingo and honors Manuel García Vigil, a former soldier and governor of Oaxaca.