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

Coastal Bays Boat Tour

Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation

P2,313
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

P1,999
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience

Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience

P2,221
per adult
Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience
Hiking in Benito Juárez National Park

Trekking in Benito Juárez National Park

P2,369
per adult
Trekking in Benito Juárez National Park
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

P3,438
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
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

P3,930
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day
Tour in Oaxaca Monte Alban Mezcal Alebrijes and Barro Negro

Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour

P2,202
per adult
Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour
Santiago Apoala: Mountain Paradise Tour

Santiago Apoala: Mountain Paradise Tour

P2,221
per adult
Santiago Apoala: Mountain Paradise Tour
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

P2,807
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
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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.
A historic cathedral with two prominent towers and a large dome.
Photo by Julie Ruth
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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 historic cathedral with two bell towers and a courtyard with palm trees.
Photo by Sergio Camalich
Open Photo by Sergio Camalich

Ruta Independencia

If you're spending some time in Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Jardín Etnobotánico are top sights worth seeing.

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 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 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 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