# The best markets in Oaxaca

The smoke alley, the valley tianguis and the crafts: the markets of Oaxaca and around.

- 39 votes · 12 items
- Apr 13, 2024 · maletas76
- https://even.best/en/l/2877/the-best-markets-in-oaxaca

## Top 12

1. **Crafts Market** (5 · ▲5 ▼0) — Textiles, black pottery and alebrijes.
2. **Tlacolula Sunday Market** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — On Sundays, one of Mesoamerica's oldest markets.
3. **20 de Noviembre Market** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — The smoke alley: grilled tasajo, cecina and chorizo.
4. **La Merced Market** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Market breakfasts near Jalatlaco.
5. **El Pochote** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — Organic market of local producers.
6. **Sánchez Pascuas Market** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Neighbourhood market with tlayudas and fondas.
7. **Ocotlán Market** (1 · ▲2 ▼1) — On Fridays, in the town of painted clay figures.
8. **Zaachila Market** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — On Thursdays, with a livestock market.
9. **Central de Abasto** (0 · ▲2 ▼2) — The city's biggest market, especially on Saturdays.
10. **Etla Market** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — On Wednesdays, known for cheese and tasajo.
11. **Teotitlán del Valle Market** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Wool rugs in the weavers' village.
12. **Benito Juárez Market** (-2 · ▲1 ▼3) — Two blocks from the Zócalo: quesillo, grasshoppers and crafts.

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