Half Day
Zaachila Market – Thursdays - From 10:00 to 13:00 hrs
Experience the bustling Thursday market in Zaachila, where vendors set up colorful stalls filled with fresh produce, local cheeses, flowers, and handmade crafts. This market is known for its lively atmosphere and strong Zapotec roots—you’ll see traditional dress, taste regional snacks, and soak up authentic Oaxacan culture.
Ocotlán Market – Fridays - From 10:00 to 13:00 hrs
On Fridays, the town of Ocotlán comes alive with one of Oaxaca’s most vibrant markets. Here, you can browse everything from ceramics and textiles to fruits, vegetables, and delicious street food. Don’t miss the impressive church and the home and murals of artist Rodolfo Morales, which add to the cultural richness of the visit.
Tlacolula Market – Sundays - From 10:00 to 13:00 hrs
Sundays are for Tlacolula, the largest and most indigenous market in Oaxaca. People come from all over the region to sell their wares—mezcal, handmade tortillas, woven baskets, and more. It’s a sensory feast of color, sound, and flavor, offering a true glimpse into rural Oaxacan life.
If anything characterizes Oaxaca, it’s its food. Regional dishes such as black mole, coloradito, green and red estofado, stuffed chiles, and higaditos attract hungry national and international tourists. But this amazing food doesn’t just appear on the table—it starts with the fresh, local ingredients from these lively markets. Oaxacan markets are bursting with sights, sounds, and aromas you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Come and experience it for yourself!