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| A gem of a main plaza
with white wrought-iron gazebo, fountains, gardens,
arcaded cafes and people watching.
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| The city is the capital
of the state of Oaxaca, and their history is depicted
in the peaceful rooms of this former convent turned
museum. Closed Mon. Addr: Constitucion and Cinco
de Mayo. |
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| Masterpiece of the
Mexican Baroque period.Started by the Dominicans
in the 1550's. Next to the Regional Museum. Addr:
Constitucion and Cinco de Mayo.
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Rufino
Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art
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| Exceptional pre-Hispanic
art collection, donated by the great Mexican modern
painter Rufino Tamayo. Uniquely exhibited in one
of the most beautiful museums in the country. Closed
Tuesday. Addr: Av. Morelos 503.
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| Former State Governor,
Father of Independence and legendary Mexican President,
Juarez, a Zapotec Indian, lived here as a servant
for 2 years. Closed Mon. Addr: Garcia Vigil 609.
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| High hill west of
town, accessed by car or foot, with incomparable
views of Oaxaca and surrounding valleys. Site of
Stadium where the Fiesta Guelaguetza takes place
every July. |
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| 2,000 years old and
still growing, this 140 foot high ahuehuete tree
needs 35 adults, with arms outstretched, to span
its circumference. Addr: Village of Santa Maria
del Tule. Monte Alban, Mitla and Yagul Archeological
Sites: See excursions below. |
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