Oaxaca - Zócalo

Zócalo (Plaza de Armas or Plaza Central), with its attractive bandstand, beautiful old trees and arcade cafés, is at the centre of Oaxaca's colourful life. The colonial-style Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace) stands on the south side of the square. The unique and colourful Fiesta de Rábanos (Festival of the Radishe) takes place here on December 23rd each year.