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Markets and Tianguis

Discover the Markets and Tianguis of Oaxaca, Mexico

Teotitlan del Valle Market

Teotitlán del Valle Market

Teotitlán del Valle Market The town of Teotitlán del Valle is famous for its production of rugs and this is reflected in the Teotitlán del Valle Market, which is, in fact, two independent markets. Teotitlán markets are full of color and joy, both are located in the Historic Center of Teotitlán del Valle, one of […]
Ocotlan Market

Ocotlán Market

Ocotlán Market The Ocotlán market takes place every Friday in Ocotlán de Morelos, located about 40 minutes from Oaxaca. The market of Ocotlan is probably one of the most traditional markets for its suppliers and consumers from many parts, but mainly, Ejutla, Zimatlán and Miahuatlán, since they are the closest. In the Ocotlán market there […]
Etla market

Etla Market

Etla Market The Etla market is a relatively small market near the center of Villa de Etla. The market is similar to most other markets in Oaxaca. Etla has its market day ( Plaza Day ) on Wednesdays, when the streets are filled with vendors in an authentic style of a traditional tianguis. In the […]
Zaachila Market

Zaachila Market

Zaachila market The Zaachila market is held every Thursday and is the most traditional of all the tianguis, since it is completely outdoors, there are also vendors who sit on the floor with extended tablecloths to display their merchandise. Zaachila was historically the Zapotec capital of Oaxaca after Monte Alban fell under the control of […]
Central de Abastos

Central de Abastos

Central de Abastos Oaxaca Central de Abastos is the largest market in Oaxaca, partly a market with fixed facilities and part tianguis; Here it is possible to find almost anything, if you can not find it in the Abastos it is likely that you will not find it in the state of Oaxaca. This huge […]
Mercado 20 de Noviembre

Mercado 20 de Noviembre

Mercado 20 de Noviembre The Mercado 20 de Noviembre in the center of  Oaxaca City is a must-see, especially if you’re hungry! The sights and smells of the Mercado 20 de Noviembre are captivating, especially if you have not visited a market in Oaxaca before. In the market it is possible to buy your foods […]
Tlacolula Market

Tlacolula Market

Tlacolula Market Tlacolula has its market day ( Plaza Day ) on Sundays; the Tlacolula  market facilities are open all week, on Sundays, however the market explodes to triple its size and extends to the outside of the building, in the surrounding streets to form a huge tianguis that is an ocean of color, sounds […]
Ruta Mágica de las Artesanías

Oaxaca Artisan Market

Oaxaca Artisan Market In Oaxaca’s artisan market, Oaxacan folk art is found among the sixteen ethnic groups of Oaxaca. It is full of textiles, jewelry, baskets, bags, and much more. It is also possible to see live demonstrations of how artisans make their crafts. If you do not have time to visit all the towns […]
Benito Juárez Market

Benito Juárez Market

Benito Juárez Market The Benito Juárez Market in Oaxaca is a small busy market, in the center of Oaxaca, just one block from the Zócalo and in front of Mercado 20 de Noviembre. The market is an eclectic mix of stalls that include everything from fishmongers to artisans and clothing. The market is a mix […]