Things 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

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

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

P3,384
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

P3,261
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
Coastal Bays Boat Tour

Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation

P2,215
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

P1,902
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Oaxaca: Hierve El Agua, El Tule, Mitla and Mezcal Tasting

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

P2,124
per adult
Oaxaca: Hierve El Agua, El Tule, Mitla and Mezcal Tasting
Boil Water,Tube Tree,Mitla,Mezcal and Teotitlan Valley

Hierve el Agua,Arbol Del Tule,Mitla,Mezcal and Teotitlan del valle

P2,113
per adult
Hierve el Agua,Arbol Del Tule,Mitla,Mezcal and Teotitlan del valle
Picture 10 for Activity Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Monte Alban Route

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

P1,585
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour to Monte Alban, Barro Negro, Hip Loom and Alebrijes
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

P2,536
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Tour in Oaxaca Monte Alban Mezcal Alebrijes and Barro Negro

Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour

P2,113
per adult
Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud 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 623 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,369 per adult
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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 P 3,757 per adult
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Waterfall Experience

Waterfall Experience

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Price is P 4,901 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Traditional Oaxacan Chocolate Class

Traditional Oaxacan Chocolate Class

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 4,901 and current price is P 3,676 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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From Puerto Escondido: Day Trip to Chacahua National Park

From Puerto Escondido: Day Trip to Chacahua National Park

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,458 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 and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A cactus garden with tall cacti and a reflective pond.
Photo by Marina Alcantara
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Oaxaca Centro

Churches, museums, and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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

Sector L

While there might not be top attractions in Sector L, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz.

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

If you're spending some time in Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Andador de Macedonia Alcala are top sights worth seeing.

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 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.

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

Oaxaca

A sandy beach with palm trees, a rocky outcrop, and people swimming.

Puerto Escondido

A coastal town with a beach, boats, and a fort on a hill.

Salchi

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

San Pablo Villa de Mitla

An aerial view of a beach with rocky outcrops and a row of houses along the shore.

Zipolite

A large tree in front of a white building with red arches, a blue and white church, and a street with cars and people.

Santa Maria del Tule