Guidebook for Oaxaca
Sightseeing
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Portal del PalacioOaxaca's Central Square or 'Zócalo'.
This is the most convenient bus stop. To go downtown, just take any bus here. It should say "PLAZA DEL VALLE". You can take it to the end to visit Oaxaca's malls and multiplex cinemas (Cinepolis).
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No. 103-A Calz. San Felipe del AguaThis is the most convenient bus stop. To go downtown, just take any bus here. It should say "PLAZA DEL VALLE". You can take it to the end to visit Oaxaca's malls and multiplex cinemas (Cinepolis).
Don't miss the 17th-c. San Felipe church next to the Palacio Municipal, a little gem. The courtyard (atrio) holds a traditional Tianguis (market) a few times per week. Fresh and inexpensive produce!
Agencia Municipal de San Felipe del Agua
Don't miss the 17th-c. San Felipe church next to the Palacio Municipal, a little gem. The courtyard (atrio) holds a traditional Tianguis (market) a few times per week. Fresh and inexpensive produce!
Essentials
This little super-market is very close by. Despite its size, it sells a variety of fresh produce, Oaxacan cheese and meat, cleaning products, snacks and even wines.
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Pitico Express San Felipe
101 Calz. San Felipe del AguaThis little super-market is very close by. Despite its size, it sells a variety of fresh produce, Oaxacan cheese and meat, cleaning products, snacks and even wines.
Food Scene
The restaurant at this quaint hotel, across the street from the Panteón de San Felipe, serves a very good breakfast!
Hotel Angel Inn
The restaurant at this quaint hotel, across the street from the Panteón de San Felipe, serves a very good breakfast!
One of the best restaurants in town. Beautiful patio, amazing food and wine and Mezcal selection. Great if you're not in the mood to go downtown. Try the Chile de agua and passion fruit ceviche!
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Casa Oaxaca Café
518 C. JazminesOne of the best restaurants in town. Beautiful patio, amazing food and wine and Mezcal selection. Great if you're not in the mood to go downtown. Try the Chile de agua and passion fruit ceviche!
This truly luxurious Hacienda turned into a charming five-star hotel is just a stroll away. It's quite a treat to have breakfast in its lush verandas and patios. Excellent Spa, too!
Hotel Hacienda Los Laureles Spa
21 Calle HidalgoThis truly luxurious Hacienda turned into a charming five-star hotel is just a stroll away. It's quite a treat to have breakfast in its lush verandas and patios. Excellent Spa, too!
Surprisingly good Japanese food in this little neighborhood restaurant. I specially like the various rolls with plantain, the yakimeshi and the excellent udon soup.
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Ganbaru Sushi Gourmet
121 JacarandasSurprisingly good Japanese food in this little neighborhood restaurant. I specially like the various rolls with plantain, the yakimeshi and the excellent udon soup.
An relic from the days when Oaxaca was little more than a sleepy provincial town, this somewhat outdated hotel still was a nice pool and great breakfast buffet, in case you don't want to go far.
Hotel Misión Oaxaca
15 JaliscoAn relic from the days when Oaxaca was little more than a sleepy provincial town, this somewhat outdated hotel still was a nice pool and great breakfast buffet, in case you don't want to go far.
The newest addition to San Felipe's dinning options is a brach of a very popular "Marisquería" or sea-food restaurant. Nice courtyard, perfect for a warm day.
Antiguo Camino a San Felipe del Agua 434
434 Manuel Álvarez BravoThe newest addition to San Felipe's dinning options is a brach of a very popular "Marisquería" or sea-food restaurant. Nice courtyard, perfect for a warm day.
Che Gaucho
700 C. AlamosAn upscale and well-established Argentinian steak house.
A popular and quaint branch of the Oaxacan Brújula Cafés. The street can be a bit noisy during the day, but's the coffee is excellent.
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Café Brújula
104 C. Macedonio AlcaláA popular and quaint branch of the Oaxacan Brújula Cafés. The street can be a bit noisy during the day, but's the coffee is excellent.
Everything Else
A ten minute walk from the cottage you'll find the Parque Colosion, a great little park for running, working out. Beautiful views of the San Felipe mountains. Safe, and for children, too.
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1o. de MayoA ten minute walk from the cottage you'll find the Parque Colosion, a great little park for running, working out. Beautiful views of the San Felipe mountains. Safe, and for children, too.
A very popular upscale sports club. Great outdoor pool, sauna, Tennis courts. The building recently won an architecture prize.
OAXACA CITY SPORT
113 Blvd. la SalleA very popular upscale sports club. Great outdoor pool, sauna, Tennis courts. The building recently won an architecture prize.
A wonderful organic and artisanal market, under de trees at this 17th-c. church. Great spot for a weekend brunch. Opens Friday to Sunday.
Calle de Xólotl
Calle de XólotlA wonderful organic and artisanal market, under de trees at this 17th-c. church. Great spot for a weekend brunch. Opens Friday to Sunday.
Arts & Culture
As self-explaining name, this is a veritable expat institution in Oaxaca. They organize all kind of lectures and cultural activities.
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옥사카렌딩도서관
519 Calle de José María Pino SuárezAs self-explaining name, this is a veritable expat institution in Oaxaca. They organize all kind of lectures and cultural activities.
Del Panteón 104
104 Del PanteónThis swimming school offers courses and open swimming times.
A wonderful library and playground for kids, but also a lovely hangout for adults.
http://bs.org.mx/index.php?bs=Contacto
José López Alavez 1342
1342 Calle José López AlavezA wonderful library and playground for kids, but also a lovely hangout for adults.
http://bs.org.mx/index.php?bs=Contacto
This Spanish school is not far from the house and is very popular among our guests and friends.
http://www.oaxacanews.com
Amigos del Sol Spanish School
322 Calzada San Felipe del AguaThis Spanish school is not far from the house and is very popular among our guests and friends.
http://www.oaxacanews.com
Beautiful and modern Mexican café, a great place to work or hang out (specially in the lovely terrace). A great reason not to ever visit the awful Starbucks across the street.
Punta de Cielo cafeinabar
103 Heroica Escuela Naval MilitarBeautiful and modern Mexican café, a great place to work or hang out (specially in the lovely terrace). A great reason not to ever visit the awful Starbucks across the street.
Shopping
Jacarandas 102
102 JacarandasA convenient and inexpensive laundry.
Two brand-new malls in the Colonia Reforma, not far from the house. Together they offer a variety of shopping and dining options (specially recommended is the gorgeous Asador Vasco restaurant).
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PLAZA MAZARI
256 Calz. Porfirio DíazTwo brand-new malls in the Colonia Reforma, not far from the house. Together they offer a variety of shopping and dining options (specially recommended is the gorgeous Asador Vasco restaurant).
Parks & Nature
The mountain of San Felipe del Agua, as the name suggests, has provided water to the city since Colonial times. It remains a secluded and well-preserved forest, managed by the local community of San Felipe, and offering casual walks, day-long hikes and is a popular destination for mountain biking. It's always been safe, but some land disputes have surfaced in the past few years and the trails are occasionally closed to the public. Double-check before going.
SAN FELIPE DEL AGUA
107 Río EscondidoThe mountain of San Felipe del Agua, as the name suggests, has provided water to the city since Colonial times. It remains a secluded and well-preserved forest, managed by the local community of San Felipe, and offering casual walks, day-long hikes and is a popular destination for mountain biking. It's always been safe, but some land disputes have surfaced in the past few years and the trails are occasionally closed to the public. Double-check before going.