The Zócalo of the city of Oaxaca is located between the streets Hidalgo, Trujano, Bustamante, Flores Magón and Vicente Guerrero, in the heart of the historic center, from where you can leave to any destination in the city: One block away is the Benito Juarez market and on November 20th, one block away is the tourist walkway, a few meters away is the Oaxaca Cathedral, 6 blocks up the Santo Domingo de Guzman temple and 4 blocks to the Basilica of La Soledad.
This square was built in 1529 by Juan Peláez de Berrio, later Alonso García Bravo took as reference for the urban layout of the town of Antequera.
On September 15, 1885, the statue of Don Benito Juarez was unveiled.
In 1901, the statue of Benito Juarez was removed and the current kiosk was built in an art nouveau style.