Oaxaca Edition

Housed in a beautifully restored palacio, this small, but charmingly curated museum showcases Oaxaca’s vibrant textile tradition with exhibitions, workshops, films and a library. Free to all visitors, the gift shop is an under the radar gem featuring an impressive selection of handicrafts from local artisans.

Miguel Hidalgo 917, Centro Histórico, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez

See how the Zapotecs did it. Located just twenty minutes away from the city center, Monte Albán dates back to 500 BC. Designated a UNESCO Heritage Site, it features the remains of a once thriving metropolis with temples, palaces, tall stepped platforms, an observatory and a ball court with spectacular views of the surrounding valley and beyond.

17°2′38″N 96°46′4″W / 17.04389°N 96.76778°W

Marrying Brutalist influences with Colonial Oaxacan architecture, this restored, and redesigned, heritage structure has been transformed into a chic, luxury boutique hotel. Comprised of twelve rooms carefully curated with details - bedsheets to robes - crafted by local artisans, the grounds feature a rooftop pool as well as a courtyard. If you need a time-out from traditional Oaxaca cuisine, the restaurant, led by Mario Petterino specialises in excellent Italian fare from the Piedmont region.   

Hotel Escondido Oaxaca, José María Morelos 401, Oaxaca

Beautiful and intricate hand made artisanal clothing for women as well as children, all of it designed in-house with embellishments - crochets, embroideries - crafted by local artisans. Blending traditional sensibilities with contemporary silhouettes, the pieces are high-end and special.  

Jesús Carranza 113-B, Ruta Independencia, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez

An icon of Oaxaca. A stunning example of baroque architecture with its imposing façade and ornate filigree stucco detailing. The interior is equally as impressive, lavishly decorated in gold leaf ceilings with marble underfoot. A special time to visit is the afternoon when sunlight cascades through the stained-glass windows and casts everything in a wonderful golden glow.  

C. Macedonio Alcalá s/n, Ruta Independencia, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez

Centrally located, reflecting the architecture of its colonial past, this charming boutique hotel is awash in serene pastels and vibrant pops of color. Seven artisanally decorated rooms surround a large peaceful courtyard with some of the city’s most renowned dining next door; Alejandro Ruiz’s restaurant sharing the same name as the hotel serves locally sourced, delicious examples of the native cuisine. A quiet and relaxing setting, children under twelve are prohibited as well as pets no matter what their age.

García Vigil 407 Centro, Oaxaca, C.P. 68000

Taking its name from the women who work in Oaxacan markets, this tastefully curated boutique carries elevated accessories of pottery, textiles, and glass from local artisans, as well as vibrant ready to wear from featured designers across Mexico.

Av. José María Morelos 802, Ruta Independencia, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez