Tlacolula de Matamoros

I always look forward to coming here on Sundays. I get all my steps in and then some. Try not to go with a list of things to try and instead walk along the mercado and try everything you can. You'll be surprised at what you've been missing out on. Don't haggle! These people make less than $20 USD a day, please don't haggle.

Not only can you shop for fresh produce but you can also eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's always busy during the week but Sundays are the best day to go. The market extends outside making it easier to shop around for the best prices. It's an ideal place to try the various bread, cheese, fruit waters/ homemade ice cream. Most place that sell fresh meat also have a grill where you can grill your own meat and eat there. Even if you don't eat there, just walking around the Mercado is an awesome experience.

In Oaxaca on a Sunday? Go. Period. The Sunday market in this small town outside of Oaxaca is a true sampling of Mexican life. If you love exploring cultures through their markets, this is the place for you. A smorgasbord for the senses. Highly recommend eating at one of the grilled chicken stands. They will give you a delicious sauce, rice, and tortillas with chicken grilked right in front of your eyes. Best part? No utensils needed...the cook will chop up the chicken for you. And don't forget to buy churros for dessert from the street vendors...10 pesos for three of them! Insiders tip: to cover sites outside of Oaxaca city limits, consider hiring a cab for half a day. Cost us 1200 pesos plus tolls (about $72), and we drove 100+ km roundtrip, with stops in Hierve El Agua, Mitla, a Mescal shop, and Tlacolula. And we got to know a local, Alejandro our driver, very well!

This is the place to be on Sunday!! They have just about everything. From food to home goods.