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 food and taste of mezcal

Hierve el Agua, Lunch and Mezcal Tasting

RM187
per adult
Hierve el Agua, Lunch and Mezcal Tasting
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

RM221
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

RM213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience
Coastal Bays Boat Tour

Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation

RM149
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

RM142
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market

Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market

RM142
per adult
Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market
Boil Water,Tube Tree,Mitla,Mezcal and Teotitlan Valley

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

RM142
per adult
Hierve el Agua,Arbol Del Tule,Mitla,Mezcal and Teotitlan del valle
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

RM181
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Half-Day Tour to Ventanilla, Mazunte, Zipolite and Puerto Angel

Half-Day Tour to Ventanilla, Mazunte, Zipolite and Puerto Angel

RM189
per adult
Half-Day Tour to Ventanilla, Mazunte, Zipolite and Puerto Angel
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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.
Photo by Julie Ruth
Open Photo by Julie Ruth

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.
Photo by Sergio Camalich
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 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 beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Santa María Huatulco

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

Salchi

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

Zipolite

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

Ixtepec