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Can't decide between Guanajuato and Oaxaca? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Guanajuato
Guanajuato is a kaleidoscope of colorful houses tumbling down hillsides above underground streets and tunnels. This UNESCO World Heritage city offers baroque architecture, mummy museums, underground tunnels converted from rivers, and the famous Callejón del Beso (Alley of the Kiss).
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Oaxaca
Oaxaca is Mexico's cultural heartland, a UNESCO city famous for its indigenous traditions, world-renowned cuisine, and mezcal culture. This colorful colonial town offers ancient Zapotec ruins, vibrant markets, folk art traditions, and the country's best Day of the Dead celebrations.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Guanajuato offers Callejón del Beso, Underground Tunnels, Alhóndiga de Granaditas
Oaxaca offers Monte Albán Ruins, Mercado Benito Juárez, Mezcal Tasting
Food & Dining
Guanajuato is famous for its local dining scene
Oaxaca is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Guanajuato offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Oaxaca offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
October to May
October to April (late October for Day of the Dead)
Weather
Summer: 24°C, Winter: 16°C
Summer: 25°C, Winter: 20°C
Top Attractions in Guanajuato
- 1Callejón del Beso
- 2Underground Tunnels
- 3Alhóndiga de Granaditas
- 4Teatro Juárez
- 5Mummy Museum
- 6El Pípila Viewpoint
Top Attractions in Oaxaca
- 1Monte Albán Ruins
- 2Mercado Benito Juárez
- 3Mezcal Tasting
- 4Santo Domingo Church
- 5Day of the Dead
- 6Cooking Classes
Guanajuato is Popular With
Oaxaca is Popular With
Joyas Ocultas
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Joyas Ocultas en Guanajuato
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Museo del Pueblo de Guanajuato
A superb art museum housed in a 17th-century mansion, featuring a collection of colonial-era religious art, modern Mexican works, and a beautiful courtyard.
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Presa de la Olla & Parque Florencio Antillón
A serene reservoir and park on the city's edge, popular with locals for picnics, paddle boating, and Sunday strolls.
Joyas Ocultas en Oaxaca
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Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
A stunning botanical garden located in the grounds of the Santo Domingo cultural center, showcasing the incredible plant diversity of Oaxaca state.
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Pochote Xochimilco Market
A small, organic farmers' and artisans' market held on Saturdays in the Xochimilco neighborhood.
Barrios para Explorar
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Mejores Zonas en Guanajuato
Centro Histórico
The historic heart and UNESCO core of the city, a dense, pedestrian-friendly maze of plazas, churches, and markets.
Pastita
A quieter, more residential neighborhood clinging to the hillside, offering stunning elevated views back towards the centro.
Mejores Zonas en Oaxaca
Centro Histórico
The vibrant, walkable heart of Oaxaca, centered around the Zócalo (main square).
Reforma & Jalatlaco
A trendy, artsy neighborhood northeast of the center, known for its beautifully restored streets, colorful murals, and hip cafes.
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Our Verdict
Both Guanajuato and Oaxaca are incredible destinations. Guanajuato excels in colorful houses and underground tunnels, while Oaxaca stands out for Oaxacan cuisine and mezcal.
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