5 perfect romantic places in Oaxaca to discover in February

Published January 15, 2023

One of the most recognized cities in Mexico and internationally is Oaxaca de Juárez, the state capital has incredible places to travel as a couple. Prepare a romantic trip with that special someone in the Center of Oaxaca, where you can even enjoy several places without having to spend more. Surprise your partner this coming February 14, the Day of Love and Friendship with a completely unique trip.

The city of Oaxaca is one of the most charming so it is recommended to visit it completely to know its history, architecture, gastronomy and crafts. If you prepare a special trip as a couple, Oaxaca is an ideal option, since you will find a beautiful Historic Center, not for nothing is considered a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, so we will help you organize your trip with the romantic sites of the state capital.

1. Oaxaca Zocalo

It does not matter if you go in summer, winter or rainy season, seeing the Zocalo of Oaxaca and the Alameda León is something incredible, because you will see the local inhabitants enjoy an exquisite snow or weave in the shade of the trees and on the benches that are around. You can see the colonial architecture that lingers in the surrounding buildings, as well as see the Metropolitan Cathedral of Oaxaca Nuestra Señora de la Asunción.

2. Socrates Garden

You can not go to this garden without seeing the impressive Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude, as you read it, it is another unmissable religious enclosure, as it is a temple that was built in 1640, but was founded until 1718. Tour with your partner this unmissable place, as you will see the green quarry façade with impressive figures. Once you finished admiring this place you can go to the Socrates Garden, where you will find typical sweets, local food stalls, as well as exquisite snow of all flavors.

3. Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán

This place is an example of New Spanish baroque architecture, surely you have seen many photos of this place, but in addition to knowing the construction here you will see a corridor full of restaurants, and options to taste the traditional dishes of Oaxaca, as well as mezcal or some other snack. Seeing the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán at night is something incredible and there are some restaurants with terraces that look towards this place, so they have a romantic atmosphere for you.

4. Juarez Park ‘El Llano’

Another perfect place to tour is El Llano Park, where you can see families gather with their children, couples and people with their pets walking through this charming place. The history of this place came in colonial times, when it was used as a social area in its day was a zoo of the city and from this stage there were eight lions that flanked the entrances. You will see these references in your tour, as well as two large fountains, there are restaurants around, the Juarez Theater, the Temple of Our Lady of Sponsorship, etc. The tranquility of this park is ideal to be able to talk, enjoy an ice cream or a snack.

5. Ethnobotanical Garden

A must-see in Oaxaca and that you can enjoy on your trip as a couple is a tour of this Ethnobotanical Garden, where you can admire the species of plants native to the entity. Access has a cost but it will be worth seeing this place and taking a romantic photo, just take into account that the entrance is with a group.

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