Amazing art in a gorgeous space. I would highly recommend a visit and will visit again!read more

Stumbled upon this place by accident. All the other museums in town were closed so I was surprised…read moreand excited to find an open one. The museum isn't tiny but it's also not very big. There's no way to spend more than an hour here. Likely, a thirty minute visit if you take the time to look/read. The art is contemporary so in my opinion, hit or miss. There were pieces which I loved and others which confused or repulsed me. It's all part of the contemporary art experience though, no? Go with the flow. Don't expect to find translations as the captions were in Spanish. Use a translation app. Oaxaca isn't particularly English-friendly overall. It's a bit of a struggle at times but I'm learning Spanish so it was good practice. Either way, this is contemporary art. I think you can still appreciate and enjoy it without having all the context/background. Very cheap entrance fee. 20 pesos = 1 USD.

When making the long climb to this auditorium I truly did not know what to expect. The climb itself…read morewas such a cool experience, with steep never-ending stairs and a variety of local vendors along the way. Once at the top or entrance, we were guided by the ushers very quickly and were spilt into lines for the specific palcos, or sections, then we were divided in e-tickets versus paper tickets. Once inside the seating is numbered. The seats aren't very comfortable and once inside your aisle is not the easiest to get in and out. However, the large auditorium was well organized and easy to navigate. We really enjoyed the show we saw, Donjai La Leyenda (July 2026). The show had beautiful dances and pyrotechnics (that felt a little scary, we were 3rd row center). The audio (Narration) wasn't very clear. But the music was. My one tip would be if you have ambulatory issues to take a cab and really pay attention as to where they dropped you off. We had people in our group who arrived in a car but then couldn't figure out how to get back there and when all the people are exiting the auditorium it is very difficult to go in the opposite direction of the crowd.

A beautiful spot with good views of the city, but be careful hiking around there alone. Numerous…read moremuggings occur in the area, and it is under patrolled by police. A person staying in the B&B I'm in was mugged at knife point by 2 people in id day, taking his watch, call phone and the little cash he was carrying.

Who doesn't like freebies? I do, and that's why this is one of my favourite holidays in Oaxaca…read more I know it's not the most important part of the holiday but it makes it quite exciting. So the basic story is that on the fourth Friday of lent people recreate a bible passage in which a Samaritan woman gave Jesus water from a well. So now every year there's people lineups waiting to get a glass of free "agua", which is not the same as a jugo (agua is somewhat of a watered down juice mixed with sugar or syrup). The beauty of this is the people don't deny the glass of water to anyone and the tables where the water jugs are, tend to be decorated with flowers to make it look like a well like in the bible.

La Samaritana is one of the best traditions you can experience in Oaxaca. It basically about giving…read moreFREE cups of water to everyone and anyone walking down your street. La Samaritana is a tradition based in the catholicism, its celebrated three weeks before the Good Friday of Lent and is based on a bible verse of a woman giving Jesus water from a well in the city of Siquem. The most traditional water recipes you will fin are: horchata con tuna (rice water with the fruit of tuna), chilacayota (pumpkin water) and jamaica (hibiscus). However, every year families and commercial establishments innovate and offer a delicious variety of flavors. From rice water with coconut to pineapple with rose petals, La Samaritana offers a large range on water recipes that makes this tradition a delicious experience that its worth living.

This July festival is an absolute delight to attend. It really showcases the folkloric dances,…read morecostumes, and traditions of the region of Oaxaca. I highly recommend visiting the smaller towns in the area to get a variety of how it is celebrated.

Mid July is a very popular time for tourists to visit Oaxaca - mainly for Guelaguetza parades…read more(desfiles, calendas, and convites), music/dance performances, and specialized festivals - with the two Mondays on the Hill being the biggest draw. Many nearby towns also have their own events and celebrations. The main auditorium features morning and afternoon shows each of the two main Mondays. For those who want to watch for free, come EARLY and line up and WAIT to get in. You can often get a great seat! The multi-group dance shows go for about 4 hours each - with pre-event bands playing for about 2 hours prior to the main event. To get in requires passing through an airport style security check - where water is taken away and empty bottles are not allowed. This mainly just protects the concession owner(s) selling things inside. There are also vendors selling food and other items outside. The Sunday night before the first main Monday shows features a (free) performance of the famous local legend about (Zapotec Princess) Donaji. The auditorium can probably hold around 1,500 people? For those not able to get a paid or free ticket, wanting to watch dance shows, the baseball stadium can hold more people and doesn't charge for the shows by the "teachers". There are also many similar performances at the various festivals, in the city's plazas and almost nightly parades. Almost all events mentioned randomly throw various small gifts into the crowd - and many people also often offer free shots of of Mezcal.

What an amazingly gorgeous space and oasis of calm in the center of Oaxaca City! It has a library,…read morecafe, gift shop, and event space providing free events. Their outdoor space is a wonderful place to hang out. I'll be there again next time I'm in town!!!

Great coffee and vibes. The barista was amazing! Very friendly staff, especially the barista. Her…read morelatte art was on point!

Donation to enter Inside is very well put together…read more There is a nice variety of local art, paintings and sculptures I am glad we were able to visit this museum

What a great museum about textiles and the history, very user friendly placards and also had…read moreEnglish which was very nice. Definitely recommend!!

Don't miss this lovely gallery and shop when you visit Oaxaca!…read moreWe stumbled upon Voces de Copal on one of our wanderings through Oaxaca, and discovered, along with a quiet moment to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee in the patio, an unforgettable collection of alebrijes (the fanciful brightly-painted wooden creatures so emblematic of Oaxaca) and beautiful wooden sculpture and beadwork. Our living room in California is now graced with a flock of hummingbirds which transport us back to Oaxaca.

Really enjoyed this museum of stamps. Have always had an interest in stamps from all over the world…read moreso it was really cool to visit. A very relaxing museum layout. We got a chance to see stamps from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand as this is the current exhibit. Highly recommend this museum!

This museum was an unexpected delight! We stepped inside as we learned it was free and a friend…read moreneeded to use the restroom. We ended up staying quite a while perusing the stamp collection and making our way through the whole museum. The outdoor area was especially fun, and there's even a mirror for stamp selfies. There weren't any English translations, but my friends who speak some Spanish were enjoying themselves translating everything.