Jalatlaco: The best Street Art in Oaxaca City.
If you’ve heard about Oaxaca City’s famous Street Art, then the trendy and laid-back neighborhood of Jalatlaco is a must visit. It has hands down the best Street Art in Oaxaca and is only a short walk from Centro.
Jalatlaco has exploded with popularity in the last few years. Not only because of its small cobblestoned streets, cafes and chilled vibe, but it’s the Street Art that everybody’s coming for.
As you wonder through the tiny streets, you’ll stumble upon some absolute masterpieces that will just leave you in awe. Jalatlaco has literally become an open-air art gallery with each mural telling a piece of the Oaxacan story.
Oaxaca Street Art tour
If you want to really dive into the artwork and styles of the artists, there are in-depth half day tours. Art walk & Cacao delight or the Street Art Bike Ride.
The Art Walk and Cacao Delight tour is a half day walk through Jalatlaco. Learn about the ancestral techniques used by the artists in Oaxaca as well as about the artists themselves. Visit murals, studios, and galleries and participate in a printing at a local art studio that you’ll be able to take home as a souvenir
The Street Art Bike Ride tour is a half day tour visiting Jalatlaco and 2 other neighborhoods where you’ll see colorful murals, posters, and stencil art by local artists. Visit workshops and learn about Oaxacan culture.
Where is the Best Street Art in Oaxaca City?
Apart from Jalatlaco, you will find awesome street art in the neighborhood of Xochimilco which you’ll visit on the Street Art bike ride tour. You’ll also see loads throughout Centro. It’s a bit difficult to give directions in Centro because they pop up everywhere, then get repainted. So directions can have a short life span to publish with any confidence with a map.
A tour is a great option knowing that your guide will show you all the best current artwork throughout the city👌
So, if you find yourself in Oaxaca City, make sure to set aside a few hours to grab a coffee and explore the streets of Jalatlaco. It will be one of your best experiences in Oaxaca City 👌
