Things to do in Oaxaca

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A nighttime outdoor market with various stalls selling textiles and clothing.
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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
9.6 out of 10 with 488 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,372 per adult
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Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 164 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,891 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 P 4,905 per adult
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Discover tacos, mezcal, and music in Oaxaca

Discover tacos, mezcal, and music in Oaxaca

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,277 per adult
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Dolphin & Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

Dolphin & Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 28 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,853 per adult
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What to do in Oaxaca

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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

Find the best Oaxaca areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Oaxaca Centro

Churches, museums, and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Zócalo or Macedonio Alcalá Theater while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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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.

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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 historic cathedral with two bell towers and a courtyard with palm trees.
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Ruta Independencia

If you're spending some time in Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Museum of Oaxacan Culture are top sights worth seeing.

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Santa Cruz

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

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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

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Zipolite

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Santa Maria del Tule