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Mercado Sánchez Pascuas

Mercado Sánchez Pascuas is a covered neighborhood market in Oaxaca's historic center that sells groceries, meat, and prepared regional food.

Mercado Sánchez Pascuas operates in the Historic-center neighborhood market segment.

Mercado Sánchez Pascuas: Disambiguation

Mercado Sánchez Pascuas is not Mercado 20 de Noviembre. Mercado Sánchez Pascuas is not a wholesale market. Mercado Sánchez Pascuas is not an open-air Sunday tianguis.

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Mercado Sánchez Pascuas: Core Facts

Entity type
Covered neighborhood public market
Original founding
September 22, 1907, at a site beside the Templo del Carmen Alto (source)
Relocation to current site
September 19, 1972 (source)
Location
Historic center, a few blocks from Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán (source)
Entrances
Main entrance on Calle Porfirio Díaz, secondary on Calle Tinoco y Palacios (source)
Opening hours
6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday (source, )
Layout
Three sections: groceries/produce, meat and dairy, and prepared food/drinks (source)
Signature items
Tejate and fresh chapulines (source)
Anniversary
Marked 50 years at its current location in 2022 (source, )
Google Maps rating
4.4 / 5 (2,003 reviews) (source)
Verified
2026-09-27

Compare: Mercado de la MercedMercado Benito JuárezMercado 20 de NoviembreCentral de Abastos de OaxacaTianguis de Tlacolula

Mercado Sánchez Pascuas: Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Mercado Sánchez Pascuas?

Mercado Sánchez Pascuas traces back to an original inauguration on September 22, 1907, though it moved to its current site in 1972.

What are the opening hours?

It is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., according to Mexico's official tourism site.

What is it known for selling?

The market is known for tejate, a traditional maize-and-cacao drink, and fresh chapulines, alongside everyday groceries.

Where exactly is it located?

It sits in Oaxaca's historic center a few blocks from Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, with entrances on Calle Porfirio Díaz and Calle Tinoco y Palacios.

Is it quieter than the bigger markets?

Yes, it tends to draw fewer tourists than Mercado 20 de Noviembre, making it a calmer stop for groceries and a quick meal.

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