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Oaxaca: Stones That Speak, Art That Fights
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Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Galería de Arte Subterráneos
Languages
English, Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Did you know Oaxaca is known as the City of Jade? Walk its streets, and you'll understand why: the green quarry stone gives this city a color unlike any other in Mexico.
This tour is for travelers who want to go deeper—those who enjoy understanding the history, art, and politics that shaped this city. We'll explore three eras: pre-Hispanic grandeur, colonial majesty built in green stone, and contemporary art that turned Oaxaca into a benchmark of cultural activism.
I am a certified guide with a specialized focus on history, art, and social struggles. I invite you to walk Oaxaca with the eyes of someone who seeks to understand, not just to see.
What we'll see:
• Subterráneos: a printmaking gallery with a political focus
• Botanical Garden and Santo Domingo: green stone and baroque art
• IAGO: Toledo's legacy and his fight against McDonald's
• Manuel Álvarez Bravo Photographic Center: a colonial courtyard with photography exhibits
• San Pablo Cultural Center: Zapotec ruins, a Dominican convent, contemporary art
• Macedonio Alcalá Theater: Oaxaca's most iconic theater and French architecture
This tour is for travelers who want to go deeper—those who enjoy understanding the history, art, and politics that shaped this city. We'll explore three eras: pre-Hispanic grandeur, colonial majesty built in green stone, and contemporary art that turned Oaxaca into a benchmark of cultural activism.
I am a certified guide with a specialized focus on history, art, and social struggles. I invite you to walk Oaxaca with the eyes of someone who seeks to understand, not just to see.
What we'll see:
• Subterráneos: a printmaking gallery with a political focus
• Botanical Garden and Santo Domingo: green stone and baroque art
• IAGO: Toledo's legacy and his fight against McDonald's
• Manuel Álvarez Bravo Photographic Center: a colonial courtyard with photography exhibits
• San Pablo Cultural Center: Zapotec ruins, a Dominican convent, contemporary art
• Macedonio Alcalá Theater: Oaxaca's most iconic theater and French architecture
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
- Oaxaca Graphic Arts Institute
- Photographic Center Manuel Alvaro Bravo
- TEATRO MACEDONIO ALCALÁ
- Centro Cultural San Pablo
Our Guides
Elece (Carlos)
Julio
On arrival
Subterraneos is a print art gallery located on: Calle de la Constitución 510, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico. I'll be at the entrance and wearing a handkerchief.
Things to note
All of the places we visit are free. We will visit Santo Domingo Church outside and guests will be invited to go inside to see it, though sometimes the Church might be closed when they have weddings or other events.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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