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.
A beach with people sitting and standing, watching the sunset over the ocean.
A nighttime outdoor market with various stalls selling textiles and clothing.
A beach with wooden chairs, a sign reading "Don Pablo La Palapa de Carrasco Playa Manzanillo", and a palm tree.

Things to do

Oaxaca: Hierve El Agua, El Tule, Mitla and Mezcal Tasting

Oaxaca: Hierve El Agua, El Tule, Mitla and Mezcal Tasting

฿1,139
per adult
Oaxaca: Hierve El Agua, El Tule, Mitla and Mezcal Tasting
Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day

฿2,022
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

฿1,133
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Tour in Oaxaca Monte Alban Mezcal Alebrijes and Barro Negro

Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour

฿1,133
per adult
Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour
Monte Alban Full Day Guided Tour from Oaxaca

Tour to Monte Alban, Black Mud, Waist Loom and Alebrijes

฿755
per adult
Tour to Monte Alban, Black Mud, Waist Loom and Alebrijes
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

฿1,836
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience

Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience

฿1,133
per adult
Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience
Oaxaca- Mezcal Voices

Oaxaca- Mezcal Voices

฿661
per adult
Oaxaca- Mezcal Voices
La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing

La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing

฿942
per adult
La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing
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Zicatela Beach

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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

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A historic cathedral with two prominent towers and a large dome.
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Oaxaca Centro

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

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 Jardín Etnobotánico.

A coastal landscape with a rocky outcrop and calm sea at sunset.

Crucecita

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at Mercado Tres de Mayo or Bocana del Rio Copalita Archaeological Zone.

A narrow cobblestone street flanked by colorful buildings with balconies and hanging plants.

Jalatlaco

While Jalatlaco isn't home to many top sights, El Llano Park and Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden are some notable places to visit nearby.

A sandy beach with clear blue water, a red flag, and informational signs.

Chahue

While visiting Chahue, you might make a stop by sights like Chahue Beach and Santa Cruz Bay.

Day trip destinations from Oaxaca

A park with a fountain, red flowers, and a gazebo.

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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