About
Cerro de la Soledad is a hilltop park in Oaxaca City, in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Its main draw is the view: from the top you look out over the city spread across the valley, a useful way to get your bearings after a day of wandering its streets.
What the visit is like
This is a visit for looking rather than doing. Climb to the high ground, take your time at the lookout points, and let the city lay itself out below you. The park is particularly lovely at sunset, when the light softens across the rooftops and the surrounding hills, and many visitors choose to time their trip for the late afternoon.
- Best suited to: anyone who wants an open-air viewpoint and a change of pace from the streets
- Good for: an unhurried hour, a sunset outing, or a first orientation to the city
- Bring: comfortable shoes for the climb and a light layer for when the evening air cools
Around the hill
Because the park sits above the city, it pairs easily with a walk back down into Oaxaca's historic centre, where the streets, markets and restaurants are a short journey away. Plan the trip as a loop: spend the day among the city's sights, then finish at the top as the light fades, and head back down for dinner.