Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán

Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is Oaxaca’s standout Baroque complex, famed for its lavish gilded interior, intricate stucco, and serene cloistered courtyards. Built by Dominican friars from the 16th–18th centuries, it anchors a pedestrian-friendly plaza and offers a window into colonial and religious history. The adjoining former monastery houses the Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca, with artifacts spanning pre‑Hispanic to modern eras. Visitors come for the dramatic nave, detailed chapels, and cool respite from city heat. It’s especially rewarding for architecture lovers, history buffs, and photographers, and pairs well with nearby markets and gardens.