Some of the most creative and accessible fine art using clay as the medium - I truly wanted to buy…read moreevery piece of ceramic art hanging on the walls and loved even the little espresso cups. As wonderful as any museum in Oaxaca.

Having to visit the ruins while in Oaxaca was amazing!…read more There was a lot to see, it was well maintained. They had a small museum with lots of artifacts. It was definitely worth visiting.

Monte Albán on Oaxaca is where you can find the Zapotec ruins and what an interesting history with…read morethis civilization. You will find beautiful vistas and can walk the ruins. The place is very well preserved. Different ruins served different purposes. It is a must see.

My husband is always looking for places to buy soil. He analizes quality & everything about the…read moresoil, so one day on our way to el tule we saw a sign they had outside selling abono organico. We parked the car and got out to ask about it, the owner of the business was there and he recommended the soil, he doesn´t make, only distributes it. We took a small bag home and decided to try it, and like he said, it´s extremely good abono, which can be used straight or mix it with regular soil. They also have a huge variety of clay pots and ovens, all in different sizes & shapes.

One of the best and most complete gift shop we found in Oaxaca. They have lots of handmade and…read morelocally produced art and a very helpful staff. Located near the Zocolo just about all the things you see in local shops are here, but so much more. And there is such a variety within each category. The wood carved and beautifully decorated "animals" comprise a zoo of selections. All nicely done and priced reasonably. Clothing, especially blouses, ponchos and dresses, are plentiful. Jewelry, carvings, statuary, pottery, leather stationary holders, papers and paper decorations are part of the inventory. Prices are slightly more than one will find in the smaller shops, but selection and quality are the rule here. If you are looking for something special or different, ask the staff, all of whom speak English which makes selection and buying easier and more convenient. And best of all, the artists are supported through this venue which encourages more art and maintains some of the art that is fading out due to mechanization. Great place to shop in Oaxaca City.

This was probably the coolest shop we went to in all of Oaxaca. It's a huge space with lots of…read moredifferent spots, sort of a consignment type set-up. There's every kind of Oaxacan product you can think of, from black pottery to traditional jewelry, alebrijes, leather goods, chocolate, tons of textiles and more. What I liked about this place though, is that each stand is a different artisan from somewhere in the region, and though the goods seemed to be of a higher quality than I found other places, the prices were really reasonable. I met the artist of a piece of pottery I bought for my mom, and spoke to someone else that made silver for another booth. A lot of the things we saw in the street and at the mercado really seemed to be mass produced, and That was definitely not the case here. I hope that when I made purchases here they were being truthful and the money truly went to the communities where the products came from, because if that's the case, I'm really glad.

Features local artists and one of a kind art items for your souvenirs or to ship back home. This is…read morewhere you want to shop for those unique pieces that you cant find anywhere else.

I was told that this was the place to buy quality crafts. I was very disappointed. The selection…read morewas limited and I didn't find anything particularly special. I wanted to buy placemats, but they only had one of the mat I wanted. I would have liked to get four for my table. Staff was not helpful. I would certainly not go out of my way to come here. Many other stores in Centro with wider selections.

At my son's school recently they had an arts week and they asked for some materials for them to…read morepaint a lion. I had no clue where to get the materials so my aunts mentioned this store. I called ahead asked for them to hold the materials for me and I would pick them up later. When I arrived they had my items in a bag ready for me to pay & pick up. Also there's a huge selection of materials for art projects. My mom had been looking for a place to buy paint for some ceramic decorations she had, this was the place a friend recommended and they even helped her choose the right colors,

The store has nearly everything for all mediums. The staff is friendly and they offer "free art…read moreclasses" 2x per week with a talented teacher in all types of art. The prices are very reasonable... caution once they take your money you cannot exchange for anything - I paid for one set of art supplies and then (immediately) asked if I could change it for the more expensive one and was told NO!. Now I know :) I would recommend visiting this store for all you artistic needs. They have a large inventory to meet almost every need.

We had a great time learning the history and observing the artist who were crafting the beautiful…read moreclay. It was like magic how the artisan crafted a beautiful vase from a pile of clay. Very cool process and they had so many beautiful and complex pieces. We bought a small spoon and ser in bowl. This place was awesome and worth the visit.

After visiting Monte Albán, our tour guide took us to San Bartolo Coyotepec to visit la Alfarería…read moreDoña Rosa, known for its black clay pottery (barro negro). oña Rosa was a Mexican ceramics artisan noted for inventing a technique to make the local pottery type, barro negro, black and shiny after firing. Doña Rosa died in 1980, but the tradition of making the barro negro pottery is being carried on by Doña Rosa's daughter and grandchildren. We were able to catch a demonstration of a piece in the works, and then we spent some time shopping. They didn't take credit cards, but we had some cash on us for souvenirs! The pottery is beautiful - really unique looking - and a unique souvenir to take home from Oaxaca! Worth checking out if you're nearby!

Marchanta is a gorgeous store with great quality products (clothing, pottery, accessories). We…read morewandered in and I wanted everything. If you're hoping to do some shopping while you're in Oaxaca and you're looking for some beautifully designed items, definitely keep Marchanta on your list!

The perfect shop for fashionistas looking to buy from local designers. Not cheap, but very high…read morequality, and the staff are kind.

This is a cool shopping plaza make sure you check out Casa Del Elfo on the first floor and the…read moregreat views on the top floor. Safe and well lit with underground parking.

I went to buy a mug at La Chicharra ceramics of great quality . It is hard to find out his type of…read moreceramics in mexico and La Chicharra has a great color selection.

What an amazing experience to be able to see this in person!!…read more This is definitely a MUST SEE. I gained so much knowledge and insight Mitla is the second-most important archeological site in the state of Oaxaca in Mexico, and the most important of the Zapotec culture The site represents the most developed architecture of the Zapotec; it is the product of the syncretism of Mixtec and Zapotec designs Surrounded by the mountains of the Sierra Madre del Sur, the archeological site is within the modern municipality of San Pablo Villa de Mitla. While Monte Albán was the most important politically of the Zapotec centers, Mitla became the main religious one in a later period as the area became dominated by the Mixtec.

I visited as part of a tour. It was one of the later stops in the tour, and our guide really…read moreenjoyed hearing himself speak. It was pretty hot with not much shade to cover us, and I had trouble focusing on his speech after a while. The history here, however, is really cool and it was neat to explore the different rooms and tunnels. The steps are incredibly steep, so be careful going up and down. One of the elder folks on our tour fell going down the steps. I wish this had been an earlier stop so I could've focused better on it.