Explore Xochimilco, the Ancient Aztec Neighborhood of Oaxaca
Discover Xochimilco, an ancient Aztec-founded neighborhood in Oaxaca. Explore colonial alleys, traditional loom workshops, and the 17th-century aqueduct. Experience a village-like vibe filled with history, murals, and local legends.
Things to do Explore Xochimilco, the Ancient Aztec Neighborhood of Oaxaca
Step into Xochimilco, a neighborhood founded during the 15th-century Aztec occupation of Oaxaca. This emblematic district retains a charming "village-air" vibe, offering a peaceful alternative to the busy city center.
What we will explore:
- History & Engineering: Marvel at the 17th-century aqueduct, built by Dominican priests to bring mountain water to the city. Its stone arches now merge beautifully with colonial houses and colorful streets.
- Living Traditions: Visit traditional loom workshops that keep Oaxaca’s textile heritage alive. We’ll also see the local church and cemetery, the heart of vibrant traditions like the Day of the Dead.
- Art & Culture: Admire stunning murals by local artists that rival the famous street art of Jalatlaco. We’ll even stop by historic "cantinas" to hear stories of the local characters who defined the town’s social life.
Discover why this area is a vital part of Oaxaca’s UNESCO World Heritage status. Don’t miss the chance to experience a unique side of the city where ancient history and modern creativity coexist.
Included
Plaza Cruz de Piedra
Sticker
Meeting point
la cruz de piedra
Reviews (6)
2026-01-28 00:30:44
“Xochimilco tour”
Very informative and great tour guide. Gracias Carlos
Marie Chin-Quee (English)
2026-01-27 23:03:19
“Insider Insights”
Carlos displays a Creatives view on a creative neighborhood. I felt as though we were being shown the deep roots of the place in the hope that the fertile topsoil of the place would not get blown away in a wave of gentrification. Pride, knowledge and enthusiasm all in a happy bundle.
Time with Carlos in Xochimilco was a highlight of our amazing visit to Oaxaca.
Highly recommended.
Peter Rao-McCann (English)
2026-01-25 04:19:04
“Relaxed tour of Xochimilco ”
Carlos have an interesting tour at relaxed pace. It gave us a good insight into the area, the arrtisas that work there, and the art scene in Oaxaca. We visited both a tin workshop and a textile workshop, although being a Saturday evening the looms were not on action. We also drank chocolate in a cafe and enjoyed hearing about his life as an artist
Clare Graffy (English)
2026-01-19 03:44:00
“Imperdible”
Muy buen tour, con información valiosa sobre el barrio, los giros artesanales y la cultura en general de Oaxaca.
Gabriela Yazmín Fuentes Gómez (Spanish)
2026-01-14 02:11:17
“Great tour, Awesome guide”
We truly enjoyed our walking tour with Carlos. So many interesting places to see that we would never had seen, or if we had, would not have known what we were looking at......we stopped in at places to see first hand authentic craftsmanship, chocolate, Weaving, children's library, the aquaduct and more....highly recommend this tour...
Tim Cameron (English)
2026-01-11 16:24:47
“Carlos is the best !!”
Decided on a whim to do this walking tour to see the wall murals in Xochimilco neighborhood and it was so fun. Carlos was genuine and knowledgeable and an artist himself. Having that perspective lead to excellent conversations. Highly recommend !!!
Explore Xochimilco, the Ancient Aztec Neighborhood of Oaxaca
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