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What the experts agree on
Oaxaca's traffic-free main plaza shaded by tall trees and lined with elegant arcades is perfect for people-watching and soaking in local atmosphere, especially as day turns to vibrant night.
“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.”
– Michelin Guide
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." Full review
Lonely Planet "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." Full review
U.S. News & World Report1.0
"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 " Full review
Afar Magazine "Mexican Independence is celebrated on the night of September 15 and throughout the day on September 16. On the night of the 15th there are celebrations called "El Grito" (the shout or cry..." Full review
New York Times "The Zócalo, framed at one end by the 19th-century state government building, is a plaza lined with arcades and shaded by giant laurel trees that is the heart of the city. It is regularly..."
Lonely Planet "For some good old-fashioned Mexican fun, don't miss out on the playful street artists, marimba and brass-band ensembles and traditional dancers doing their thing on Oaxaca's shady main..."
Lonely Planet "For hours of cost-free fun, mosey over to the tree-shaded Zócalo and watch the playful street artists and marimba musicians work the crowds on the city's iconic main square and the..."
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