Hidden Gems Of Oaxaca Architectural Stroll
This event is led by the architect and restoration specialist Flor Cantón. We’ll be discovering the footprints left by Oaxaca’s fascinating history as we take a walk around the city’s center. This tour delves into an exploration of often-overlooked or seemingly “hidden” gems throughout the downtown area.
Do you know the history of how Jalatlaco evolved from one of Oaxaca’s least desirable neighborhoods to the favored zone it is today? Do you know which craft store in the center holds an emblematic painting done by the first Dominican priests? How about which common store close to the zocalo was home to the city’s first school for girls? We´ll delve into all of this and much more on this walk, and save the most renowned architectural marvels (Santo Domingo, etc) for another day.
Flor Cantón is a talented architect and restoration specialist in Oaxaca City, and has a penchant for remembering fascinating recondite historical details. Her passion for history and architecture is omnipresent, and she´ll guide us in seeing the cultural patrimony that has been woven and constructed throughout Oaxaca with new eyes.
What to Expect
Step Two: Once we’ve found a date that works for our hosts and for your group, we will send you a Paypal request for a deposit for your experience or an invitation to sign up using our website calendar. (Feel free to check our calendar for the experiences we currently have confirmed!) *
*Your experience will be open to additional folks to join unless your group is composed of 6+ people or you reserve a private experience at an additional cost.
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Step Three: We will meet you at Tlayudona, located inside the Plaza San Cristóbal in street M. Bravo 210 local C, Centro.
Experience Includes
- Guided walk through Oaxaca´s City Center.
- Map.
- Water, if needed. (Bring your own bottle if you can, to reduce our footprint!)
- Spanish to English translation.
Logistics and Cost
Time Involvement: 2.5-3 hours (This will depend on traffic, questions asked, group dynamics, and a number of unpredictable factors)
Transportation: None. This is a walking-experience.
Costs and Minimums: 1,285 MXN Discounted Rate of 1,100 MXN for 4 or more people who sign up together
Minimum: 2 people
Children ages 10 and up are welcome to participate, although this tour is geared toward adults.
There is a maximum of 8 people for this experience.
Bring: Water, a hat/sunscreen, and comfortable shoes for walking.
*This is not your typical “Oaxaca Overview” tour, as we’ll be skipping over some of the most renowned architectural sites in the city, choosing to really “see” some of the many architectural details that Oaxaca´s fascinating history has left us hidden in plain sight. Would you like to arrange this experience as a women’s travel opportunity? Contact us to schedule your personalized women’s “Hidden Gems” walking tour for your small group.