Our History
Hotel Maela is located in the heart of the historic center of Oaxaca de Juárez, a privileged location that allows guests to enjoy the main cultural attractions within walking distance.
A short distance away is the emblematic Temple and Former Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, considered one of the most important viceregal works in the Americas. This majestic architectural complex, covering more than 40,000 m², was built between the 16th and 17th centuries.
It functioned as a Dominican convent between 1608 and 1857, until, after the Reform Laws, it was occupied by armed forces.
Today, this space is recognized as a World Heritage Site for its extraordinary New Spanish Baroque architecture and its impressive interior decoration with plasterwork covered in gold leaf.
Within this complex are important cultural spaces such as the Museum of Oaxaca Cultures, which houses multiple exhibition halls dedicated to the archaeological, historical and ethnographic richness of the state; the Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden, with more than 2.3 hectares of native plant species; as well as the Fray Francisco de Burgoa Library and the Néstor Sánchez Public Newspaper Library.
From this point begins Oaxaca's traditional Tourist Walkway, a pedestrian path created in 1985 that connects directly to the city's Zócalo. This route, made up of cobblestone streets, offers a unique experience that combines history, art, culture, and gastronomy. Along the walkway, visitors can find galleries, cafes, restaurants, artisan shops, and mezcal tastings, as well as enjoy cultural expressions such as calendas (parades) and traditional dances.
Along the route, highlights include the Antonia Labastida Garden, home to exhibitions by local artists, and the historic Temple of the Blood of Christ, whose construction dates back to the mid-17th century, when it served as the city's main cemetery.
Staying at Hotel Maela means being surrounded by history, culture and tradition, with immediate access to Oaxaca's main tourist icons.
