Play the city game of Oaxaca
An interactive walk along the highlights of Oaxaca. Follow the route, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.
No app to install, no account — tap and you're playing, right in your browser. The first stops are free.
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- First stops free
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12 stops · 3.1 km · ±1.5 h
3.1 km · 1.0 km back to the starting point.
Starts at Plaza de la Danza and ends at Oaxaca Artisan Market. You can start at whichever stop is closest to you.
This is what a challenge feels like:
Oaxaca's art scene is rich and diverse. Complete the sequence of influential painters: Rufino Tamayo, Francisco Toledo, Rodolfo Morales, ______.
Read how the escape game works
Longest stretch between two stops: 950 m
The story
The Order of the Secret Map
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Oaxaca that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the golden glow of colonial facades, let yourself be carried away by the vibrant symphony of sounds and colors beneath the majestic laurel trees, and discover the stories whispering in the ancient stones. A magical network awaits your discovery.
A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.
About this city walk
Discover Oaxaca on a self-guided walking tour
Our interactive walking tour of Oaxaca blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Oaxaca.
No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Oaxaca — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.
Along the way you solve puzzles and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Oaxaca — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.
Why players love CityWalkGems
At your pace
No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.
Highlights + gems
The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.
Story in every street
History and mystery woven through the city itself.
A fraction of a guide
A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.
Zero hassle
No download, no account, no waiting. Open the link and you're playing.
What you'll see in Oaxaca
Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route for you in Oaxaca that ordinary visitors never fully perceive. Follow the golden glow of colonial facades, let yourself be carried away by the vibrant symphony of sounds and colors beneath the majestic laurel trees, and discover the stories whispering in the ancient stones. A magical network awaits your discovery.
Along the way you'll pass Plaza de la Danza, Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños, La Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxaca, Museum of Contemporary Art and Oaxaca Cultures, Andador Turístico and Oaxaca Graphic Arts Institute — the finest highlights of Oaxaca, in one connected route.
Ready for the adventure?
Start your mission in Oaxaca
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