Fun, thriving central square. alive at night with music, dancing and energy/ Streetside selling but NO begging.

The Oaxacan Zocalo is the heart of Oaxaca! There is always something going on and the square is bordered by the Cathedral, restaurants and city buildings. Live music is always happening and the restaurants are plentiful. Artisans (and peddlers) are always present--morning, noon and night. We have enjoyed many a stroll through the Zocalo as well as stopped to enjoy... More

This is the best zocalo we have found in Mexico. It is a lively, music filled, fun filled, family filled park with wonderful vendors selling terrific indigenous items. We LOVED it!

We thought we needed to start our week in Oaxaca, with comida (lunch but the big meal of the day) at a sidewalk restaurant at the Zocalo, the town square. The most unnerving aspect of this choice was that you are constantly bombarded with vendors selling you all kinds of wares, the sellers range from very young children to very... More

people, people, people, and more people, a lot of balloons, a lot of restaurants was P E R F E C T. undoubtedly Oaxaca is one of our favorite places to vacation.

Great place for a coffee and to relax after viewing the local architecture, but you will be hassled by street vendors/beggars.

There are restaurants overlooking the zocolo which afford a great view for all that goes on there; music, vendors selling everything & locals walking through on their way to wherever. Be sure to have a meal there and just enjoy the ambiance.

Eat in any restaurant - you can preview the menu. Local favorites and some kid friendly choices. Vendors will pester you endlessly, so just don't make eye-contact and tell them thank-you, no thanks, unless the goods are something you really want. But if you say 'yes' to one, you will get lots and lots of offer. So much to see,... More

This is a very typical zocalo with the cathedral and public buildings but the trees and the constant activity make it a really pleasant place to hang out. I would say, having been to many zocalos in Mexico now, that it is one of the prettiest. I can't say that the food in the square is worth it but grab... More