Oaxaca

Discover Oaxaca with 4 scavenger hunts full of riddles and puzzles at real landmarks.

Along the way you'll pass Mercado Benito Juárez, Chapulines Stand, Chocolate Mayordomo, Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco, Calle Aldama, Templo de Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio, Centro Cultural San Pablo and Museo Textil de Oaxaca, among other spots.

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Hunts in Oaxaca

Culinary Capital Tastes

~80 min · 6 stops

Dive into the culinary heart of Mexico. Navigate bustling markets, smell the roasted meats, and hunt for traditional chocolate and tlayudas.

First stops

Mercado Benito Juárez — Start your food adventure at Mercado Benito Juárez. It's the perfect place to find local cheeses, fresh juices, and Oaxacan chocolate.
Chapulines Stand — Inside or around the market, you'll see large woven baskets filled with small, reddish-brown insects seasoned with chili, lime, and salt. These are Chapulines.
Chocolate Mayordomo — Walk over to Chocolate Mayordomo or one of the nearby chocolate mills. Cacao has been a sacred drink here since pre-Hispanic times.

Street Art & Hidden Corners

~75 min · 6 stops

Venture beyond the center into Barrio de Jalatlaco, full of vibrant street murals, then walk north through two of Oaxaca's best-loved neighborhood parks to a monument celebrating the state's eight regions.

First stops

Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco — Start in the heart of Barrio de Jalatlaco at the Templo de San Matías. This small, charming 17th-century church, built from carved green volcanic stone, anchors one of Oaxaca's oldest and most colorful neighborhoods.
Calle Aldama — Wander down Calle Aldama, one of Jalatlaco's most photographed streets. Its cobblestones and pastel-painted houses are covered in murals, many honoring the Day of the Dead and local folklore.
Templo de Nuestra Señora del Patrocinio — A few steps further stands the Templo del Patrocinio, a quiet neighborhood parish that most tourist maps skip entirely. Locals still gather here for daily mass exactly as they have for generations.

Museums & Convents

~85 min · 6 stops

Uncover Oaxaca's rich intellectual and artistic history by exploring its converted 16th-century convents and magnificent art museums.

First stops

Centro Cultural San Pablo — Start at the Centro Cultural San Pablo. This incredible space is a beautifully restored 16th-century Dominican convent.
Museo Textil de Oaxaca — Just next door is the Textile Museum. It showcases the incredible diversity of indigenous weaving, embroidery, and natural dyeing techniques of Oaxaca.
Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños (MUPO) — Walk to the Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños (MUPO). Oaxaca has produced many of Mexico's greatest modern artists.

Historic Center Highlights

~90 min · 6 stops

Discover the vibrant heart of Oaxaca, walking through its colorful Zócalo, iconic pedestrian streets, and the breathtaking Templo de Santo Domingo.

First stops

Zócalo de Oaxaca — Start at the Zócalo, the bustling main square. Lined with giant laurel trees and historic arcades, it's the cultural center of the city.
Catedral Metropolitana — Admire the Metropolitan Cathedral of Oaxaca. Due to earthquakes, it was rebuilt several times, giving it a distinctive, heavy stone look with beautiful baroque reliefs.
Teatro Macedonio Alcalá — Walk to the Teatro Macedonio Alcalá, an opulent theater built in the early 1900s with a mix of Art Nouveau and Renaissance styles.

Frequently asked questions

Scavenger hunts in Oaxaca: practical questions

How long does a scavenger hunt in Oaxaca take?

The hunts in Oaxaca take roughly 75 to 90 minutes and have 6 to 6 stops. You walk at your own pace and can pause and pick up again anytime.

How much does a scavenger hunt in Oaxaca cost?

A hunt costs €1.99 as a one-time purchase in the app — no subscription. You can also unlock the whole city with all themes at once.

Which themes are available in Oaxaca?

There are 4 hunts in Oaxaca: Culinary Capital Tastes, Street Art & Hidden Corners, Museums & Convents, Historic Center Highlights. Each theme follows its own route past different places.

Can I play together in Oaxaca?

Yes — play solo, share one phone, or try the co-op duo mode (beta) with two phones. For groups and team outings there are private hunts everyone joins in the browser.

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