Basílica de la Soledad

Basílica de la Soledad anchors a quiet plaza just north of Oaxaca’s Zócalo, known for its baroque façade of green cantera stone and a rare scissor-arch interior. Built in the 17th century, it houses the revered image of Our Lady of Solitude, central to local devotion and processions. Visitors come for its serene atmosphere, intricate altarpieces, and small museum of religious art and silverwork. Even brief stops offer insight into Oaxacan faith and colonial craftsmanship, while evening visits highlight the plaza’s music and vendors. It’s a meaningful cultural pause rather than a time-intensive attraction.