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

RM146
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

RM216
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

Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

RM294
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience

RM210
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Olive Ridley Turtle Release Experience
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

RM179
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

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

RM224
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide

Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide

RM203
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide
Hierve el Agua Half Day trip in the morning

Hierve el Agua HALF DAY trip in small group

RM317
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hierve el Agua HALF DAY trip in small group
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

RM154
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
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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 cactus garden with tall cacti and a reflective pond.
Photo by Marina Alcantara
Open Photo by Marina Alcantara

Oaxaca Centro

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

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

Sector L

Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 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 Santo Domingo Square.

A beach with clear turquoise water, several boats, and thatched-roof huts in the background.

Santa Cruz

If you're spending some time in Santa Cruz, Playa Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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