The Sánchez Pascuas Market (Perez, 2024), located in the Historic Center of Oaxaca City, a few blocks from the Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church, has been in its current location for 52 years. Its origins date back to the early 20th century, specifically to September 22, 1907, the date of its inauguration; at that time, the Sánchez Pascuas market was located on the esplanade that is located next to the Carmen Alto temple and to the south of the old Carmelite Convent. The market's structure was made of iron supporting the metal sheet roof. The market floor was higher on the eastern side of Benito Juárez Street (now Macedonio Alcalá) than on Libertad Street (now García Vígil).
On September 19, 1972, the Sánchez Pascuas Market moved to its current location (between Porfirio Díaz Street and Tinoco y Palacios Street). The name of the market was given in honor of the Architect Sánchez Pascuas, who created the first sewage system in the city. It also hosts more than 200 vendors and merchants from different towns across the state, including Tlacolula de Matamoros, Ocotlán de Morelos, Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Zimatlán de Álvarez, Zaachila, San Antonio de la Cal, and other nearby towns, to offer high-quality products at affordable prices and share their culinary heritage. During peak seasons such as La Guelaguetza, Day of the Dead and the December festivities, around 300 street vendors arrive.
n recent times, the Sánchez Pascuas Market has enjoyed great popularity, both locals and foreigners walk through the different halls of the market to buy, eat or simply get to know one of the oldest trading places in the city; which today, is open from Monday to Sunday, from 6 in the morning to 7 in the afternoon.
It consists of two entrances: the main one located on Porfirio Díaz Street and the other on Tinoco y Palacios Street, both with parking. The market is composed of three areas. The first area houses a variety of items, including groceries, fruits, vegetables, bread, decorations, piñatas, etc., the second area houses dairy products, meats (chicken, beef, and pork), regional sweets, mezcal, flowers, and cleaning supplies; the third area houses cafeterias, juice bars, and stands selling tejate, tortillas, and grasshoppers. The market also sells newspapers and magazines, among other items. Finally, the Sánchez Pascuas market has been preserved almost completely intact, as it has undergone few renovations since its opening more than 50 years ago.
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