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Zocalo vs Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
Zocalo and Basilica de la Soledad are both endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Zocalo ranks significantly higher than Basilica de la Soledad. Zocalo ranks #2 in Oaxaca with praise from 3 reviews including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Zocalo
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Bustamante and Portal de Palacio S / N, Oaxaca 68000
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Fodor's
"During the day it seems as if everyone passes through Oaxaca's shady main plaza, with its wrought-iron benches and matching bandstand."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Traffic-free, shaded by tall trees and surrounded by elegant portales (arcades), the Zócalo is the perfect place to start soaking up the Oaxaca atmosphere."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The old Plaza de Armas is lined to the south by the Palacio de Gobierno and to the north by the cathedral giving onto Alameda Square and its large trees."
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U.S. News & World Report
1.0
"Skirted by cafes and eateries and bounded by the Palacio de Gobierno on its south side, the Zócalo is a prime spot for people-watching, picking up a souvenir...watching day fade into vibrant night "
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Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Independencia at Galeana, Oaxaca
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Lonely Planet
"The image of Oaxaca’s patron saint, the Virgen de la Soledad (Virgin of Solitude), stands above the altar in the 17th-century Basílica de la Soledad."
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"The image of the Virgin of Solitude appeared miraculously to a shopkeeper on his way to Guatemala, and the fervent worship it generated resulted in the Basilica de la Soledad."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Oaxaca doesn’t lack distinguished churches, but many locals rate the Soledad as their favorite."
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Frommer's
"The Basílica is the religious center of Oaxaca, and its Virgin is the patroness of the entire state."
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