To understand Oaxacan food, start at the market. These bustling halls sell everything from chiles and chocolate to live music and mezcal.
The big three
- 20 de Noviembre — grilled meats in the famous Pasillo de Humo
- Benito Juárez — quesillo, chocolate, leather and snacks
- Tlacolula Sunday Market — a centuries-old indigenous tianguis
Shopping tips
Bring cash and small change, taste before you buy, and don’t miss the chocolate-grinding stalls where you can blend your own. Visiting on market day in Tlacolula is a highlight of any valley tour.
Go with a local
Combine the Tlacolula market with ruins and mezcal on our valley day tour.
