Discover the Spanish Colonial-style architecture of this terrific historic hotel. Originally constructed in 1576, Quinta Real Oaxaca once served as a monastery known as the Convent of Santa Catalina de Siena.

Admire the historic buildings that line the Andador Turístico across the street from the Quinta Real Oaxaca. Filled with artisan shops, the structures that are situated along this thoroughfare are all wonderful examples of why Oaxaca was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Walk to the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO) right down the road. Housed within an amazing historical building that dates back to Mexico’s Colonial period, this stunning cultural institution is among the best places in Oaxaca to view contemporary Mexican art.