What to do in Oaxaca

Activities, attractions and tours

A turquoise beach with a row of colorful umbrellas and thatched-roof huts.
Ancient stone steps leading up a hill with trees and a clear sky.
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A nighttime outdoor market with various stalls selling textiles and clothing.
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Things to do

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

฿1,807
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

฿1,741
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

฿1,411
per adult
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route
Oaxaca- Mezcal Voices

Oaxaca- Mezcal Voices

฿658
per adult
Oaxaca- Mezcal Voices
Picture 10 for Activity Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route

Tour to Monte Alban, Barro Negro, Hip Loom and Alebrijes

฿847
per adult
Tour to Monte Alban, Barro Negro, Hip Loom and Alebrijes
La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing

La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing

฿939
per adult
La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing
Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience

Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience

฿1,129
per adult
Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience
Coastal Bays Boat Tour

Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation

฿1,183
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

฿1,242
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
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Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 618 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,842 per adult
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Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,297 per adult
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Waterfall Experience

Waterfall Experience

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Price is ฿2,679 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,306 per adult
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Water activities

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Huatulco: Waterfalls, Zipline & Oaxacan Food

Huatulco: Waterfalls, Zipline & Oaxacan Food

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,040 per adult
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What to do in Oaxaca

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Zicatela Beach

9.2/10 (1,253 reviews)
Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.
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Where to stay in Oaxaca

Find the best Oaxaca areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oaxaca
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Oaxaca Centro

Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Macedonio Alcalá Theater or Oaxaca Textile Museum while you're exploring.

A coastal landscape with rocky islands and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Sector L

Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a courtyard with palm trees.
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Open Photo by Sergio Camalich

Ruta Independencia

While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Andador de Macedonia Alcala.

A beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear sky, and a rocky cliff in the background.

Crucecita

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at El Zócalo or Mercado Tres de Mayo.

A beach with clear turquoise water, several boats, and thatched-roof huts in the background.

Santa Cruz

If you're spending some time in Santa Cruz, Playa Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Day trip destinations from Oaxaca

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Oaxaca

A historic building with a clock tower, arched walkways, and a clear blue sky.

San Pablo Villa de Mitla

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Tehuantepec

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a river, and a large white church with a dome.

San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec

A building with vibrant pink and blue walls, adorned with colorful bull patterns and floral decorations.

Ixtepec

A historic church with a bell tower and a large dome.

Ometepec

A historic white church with two bell towers and a clock, surrounded by palm trees.

Santa Catarina Juquila

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