Oaxaca Walking Tour with a Historian: Pre-Hispanic Cultures and Heritage Local guide in English

Explore the historic heart of Oaxaca on foot with a historian. Check out the exteriors of museums, temples, and squares, and discover the Zapotec and Mixtec heritage from the 15th century to the present day
Dive into the living history of Oaxaca on a walking tour with a passionate historian, where every building, square, and street tells centuries of stories and traditions. This 2-hour tour is perfect for those who want to go beyond the usual tourist routes and really get to know the city's rich culture, from the Zapotec and Mixtec cultures to the modern era.

We kick things off at the Temple and Ex Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, a true gem of Mexican Baroque. Check out its impressive facade and outer cloisters to get a sense of the Dominican influence in the city, and how it's played a key role in education, religion, and culture since the 16th century. Right across from the temple, the Ethnobotanical Garden is a fascinating mix of natural history and indigenous tradition: every plant and garden tells the story of the ancient bond between the native peoples and the land, with its medicinal uses, rituals, and symbolism.

As we stroll through the historic center, we check out the Macedonio Alcalá Theater and the Plaza de la Danza, the heart of Oaxaca's cultural and musical scene since the 19th century. Every stone and facade tells stories of artistic events, social debates, and gatherings that shaped the city. We stroll past the Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art of Oaxaca (MAPO) and the Philately Museum, where their exteriors become windows to history: from the social organization of the Zapotecs and Mixtecs to the communication and modernization of Oaxaca in the 20th century.

During the tour, we also check out the Church of San Felipe Neri, the San Pablo Cultural Center, the Church and Convent of La Merced, and the Museum of Oaxacan Painters (MUPO). As we check out the facades and cloisters, the historian tells us how architecture, painting, and heritage conservation show the political, social, and cultural changes over the centuries. We also highlight Oaxaca's textile and artisanal legacies, linking economic and social history with the daily lives of its people.

We wrap up at the Zócalo, the city's heart, where the historian wraps up the story of Oaxaca as a living space that keeps its pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern roots alive. This tour mixes academic stuff with exciting stories, letting you dive into Oaxaca not just as a visitor, but as a special observer of its ancient history and culture.

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