What 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.
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A nighttime outdoor market with various stalls selling textiles and clothing.
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Things to do

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

CA $44
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Coastal Bays Boat Tour

Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation

CA $51
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation
Natural Soap Class in Oaxaca City

Natural Soap Class in Oaxaca City

CA $45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Natural Soap Class in Oaxaca City
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

CA $75
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
Oaxaca: Monte Alban, Alebrijes, Barro Negro & Cuilapam

Oaxaca: Monte Alban, Barro Negro, Alebrijes y Fábrica de Mezcal

CA $52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Oaxaca: Monte Alban, Barro Negro, Alebrijes y Fábrica de Mezcal
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

CA $62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Oaxaca: Walking Traditional Food Tour with Ancestral Drinks

Oaxaca: Walking Traditional Food Tour with Ancestral Drinks

CA $37
per adult
Oaxaca: Walking Traditional Food Tour with Ancestral Drinks
La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing

La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing

CA $41
per adult
La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

CA $55
per adult
Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route
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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 617 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $78 per adult
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Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $55 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Waterfall Experience

Waterfall Experience

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Price is CA $113 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

Puerto Escondido: Complete Temazcal Treatment

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 12 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $97 per adult
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Water activities

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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 CA $86 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. Learn more about Oaxaca
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Oaxaca Centro

Churches, museums, and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Macedonio Alcalá Theater or Oaxaca Textile Museum 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.
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
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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 clear turquoise water, several boats, and thatched-roof huts in the background.

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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Day trip destinations from Oaxaca

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Oaxaca

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

Puerto Escondido

A coastal landscape with a prominent beach, a large hill, and distant mountains.

Salina Cruz

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Santa María Huatulco

A beach with numerous blue boats lined up and people walking around.

Puerto Ángel

A coastal landscape with a rugged coastline, dense green vegetation, and clear blue waters.

Mazunte

A historic church with two domes, a plaza with a garden, and mountains in the background.

San Lorenzo Cacaotepec

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

Salchi