Ocotlán de Morelos
A valley town south of Oaxaca with a Friday market, a colorfully painted monastery, and the hometown museum of painter Rodolfo Morales.
Ocotlán lies about 35 km south of Oaxaca City and holds a large open-air market every Friday, selling farm produce, pottery, knives, and traditional clothing. The Santo Domingo monastery in the town center was restored with funds from local painter Rodolfo Morales. Its exterior is blue and white, and inside, a monastery museum displays religious art and works by Morales. The town is also known for the colorful clay figures made by the Aguilar family. It is often combined with Coyotepec and Tilcajete into a southern day trip. You can take a bus or a shared taxi to Ocotlán.
Opening hours
Market Fri approx. 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- San Martín Tilcajete
- San Bartolo Coyotepec
- Zaachila
- Ex-Convent of Santiago Apóstol, Cuilápam
- Dainzú
- Tlacolula Sunday Market
- Árbol del Tule
- Monte Albán