Mercado Benito Juárez
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Mercado Benito Juárez is Oaxaca’s food and goods market, trading for more than 130 years.
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Opening hours
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Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
Saturday09:00 – 17:00
SundayClosed
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Why go
- Oaxaca’s oldest commercial center, trading for more than 130 years.
- Colorful aisles named for regions, ethnic groups and archaeological zones, including Monte Albán, Mitla and Mixteca.
Market days
- Monday–Saturday
- 09:00–17:00
What to buy
Street-vendor chapulinesStreet-vendor tejateStreet-vendor nicuatoleStreet-vendor regional sweetsMezcalDried chilesDairy products
Dishes to try
- Street-vendor tlayudas
- Street-vendor empanadas
- Street-vendor soft tortillas
History
The market first operated in Plaza de Armas, now Alameda de León, before moving to Plaza de Cortés. Its namesake, Benito Juárez Maza, was then governor and the son of Benito Juárez García.
- 1670Don Manuel Fernández Fiallo helped buy land for the market and gave it to merchants.
- 1893Construction began under British construction company Real Campbell.
- 1894The market opened on April 2 as Porfirio Díaz, inaugurated by Governor and General Don Gregorio Chávez.
- 1912It was renamed Benito Juárez Maza, the name it has kept since.
How to get there
- On footFrom Oaxaca’s Zócalo, go two blocks south and one block west to the market on Calle Cabrera.
Accessibility
- Toilet There are no public toilets in the market.
Sources: Oaxaca (city) - Wikivoyage (buy) · Mercado Benito Juárez · checked 10 Oct 2026
Where
Las Casas S/N, Oaxaca
Questions and answers
What is the address of Mercado Benito Juárez?
Las Casas S/N, Oaxaca.
What else can I buy at Mercado Benito Juárez?
Traditional and sports clothing, jewelry, shoes, backpacks, crafts, gifts and household goods.
What food counters are at Mercado Benito Juárez?
Juice bars, sandwich shops and bakeries, alongside sections for meat and seafood.
Are there public toilets at Mercado Benito Juárez?
No. Public toilets are in the neighboring 20 de Noviembre market.
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