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Exconvento de San Pablo

122 Reviews

#10 of 103 things to do in Oaxaca

Sights & Landmarks, Architectural Buildings

Open Now: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Hidalgo 907 e Independencia 904 | Centro, Oaxaca 68000, Mexico

Open today: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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“It a jewel in Oaxaca”

If you have come to Oaxaca, this might be the place you missed, is a unique piece of architecture... read more

Reviewed April 26, 2019

DiegoGAlgara

Oaxaca, Mexico

“Not on the tourist maps, a MUST SEE”

I got a quick tour of Oaxaca from a frequent visitor, and the Cultural Center of San Pablo was... read more

Reviewed April 1, 2019

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We used to take break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Oaxaca de Juarez visiting this cultural center, sitting at the café or simply in the patio.

The Oaxaca Calendar and Que Pasa Oaxaca on line list almost daily cultural events: live music, films, book presentations, expo-ventas with weavers connected with the Textile Museum just around the corner, all of w...

Within the courtyard and a room that's designed as a family center I attended a couple of free concerts and a free movie screening.

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Hidalgo 907 e Independencia 904 | Centro, Oaxaca 68000, Mexico

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DiegoGAlgara

Oaxaca, Mexico

Reviewed April 26, 2019

It a jewel in Oaxaca

If you have come to Oaxaca, this might be the place you missed, is a unique piece of architecture, normally lots of cultural events, including marvelous concerts

Date of experience: February 2019

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Experience590611

Reviewed April 1, 2019

Not on the tourist maps, a MUST SEE

I got a quick tour of Oaxaca from a frequent visitor, and the Cultural Center of San Pablo was included. I probably wouldn't know about it otherwise, because it isn't on the maps! Don't miss it! Beautiful adaptive re-use and always interesting exhibits. Nice cafe...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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couplessPS

Seattle, Washington

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Reviewed March 23, 2019

Excellent reuse of a very old religious complex -with a quiet spot for contemplation or eating

there was a very good art exhibit when we went- classic painted animals from the Angels family but with gold and silver masks that made them into much more ancient creatures. There was a class being taught in the center and the modern structure of...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Peter F

Cancun, Mexico

183

Reviewed March 19, 2019

surprise

it is worth to visit , the convent itself , what you can see is well presented , it is a cultural center with a lot of activities , a modern library and if you check - you will probably find during your stay a...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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ElBalcona_blogger

Madrid

127

Reviewed February 9, 2019

Oasis and family friendly spot and Oaxaca

We used to take break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Oaxaca de Juarez visiting this cultural center, sitting at the café or simply in the patio. This year we went with our one year old and he had a blast, the place is...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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R1713XWdavidb

Portland, Oregon

303

Reviewed February 4, 2019

Amazing building, fantastic collection

Be aware that all the signage in this museum is in Spanish. Many of the artifacts come from Monte Alban and other nearby archeological sites.The building is an incredible example of repurposing , like numerous museums in Oaxaca.

Date of experience: January 2019

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james123griffin

Duncan BC

6920

Reviewed January 29, 2019

A very peaceful site

My wife and I loved our many visits to this oasis in Oaxaca. Several times we simply wandered around admiring the care that had gone into converting these old buildings into a kind of cultural centre: other times we took in one or other of...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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neelokb

San Miguel de Allende

16075

Reviewed January 11, 2019

Lovely Renovated Spot to visit!

We enjoyed our visit to this spot. It is connected with the Textile Museum Foundation. Well worth visiting. Interesting architecture... Old/Modern juxtaposition. Enjoy.

Date of experience: December 2018

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Sandra S

Guatemala City, Guatemala

3913

Reviewed December 17, 2018

Magnificent building

I was very impressed with the reconstruction of this building, particularly the library. The mosquito sculpture barely walking on water is lovely.

Date of experience: December 2018

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barbierikab

Caracas, Venezuela