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One-day itinerary · Sud du Mexique · Mexique

What to see in one day in Oaxaca: 5 churches not to miss

Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Oaxaca in a single day.

13.2 km on foot · about 6 h with visits

  1. Stop 1

    Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Oaxaca

    Cathedral · Oaxaca de Juárez

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

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  2. Stop 2 · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán

    Church · Oaxaca de Juárez

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

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  3. Stop 3 · 0.8 km from the previous stop

    Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude

    Sanctuary · Oaxaca de Juárez

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

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  4. Stop 4 · 3.0 km from the previous stop

    Oaxaca México Temple

    Church

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

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  5. Stop 5 · 8.9 km from the previous stop

    Ex-monastery of Santiago Apóstol

    Church · Cuilápam de Guerrero

    Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.

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Tips for the day

  • Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
  • Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
  • Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.

Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.

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