10 TOP Things to Do in Oaxaca August 2026

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 with Hotel Transportation

CA $52

per adult

86% of travellers recommend

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

CA $49

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Tour in Oaxaca Monte Alban Mezcal Alebrijes and Barro Negro

Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour

CA $48

per adult

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

CA $77

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Monte Alban Full Day Guided Tour from Oaxaca

Tour to Monte Alban, Black Mud, Waist Loom and Alebrijes

CA $29

per adult

Boil Water Full Day Guided Tour from Oaxaca

Tour Ruta Hierve el Agua, Tule, Mitla, Teotitlan and Mezcal

CA $38

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

CA $58

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Oaxaca: Walking Traditional Food Tour with Ancestral Drinks

CA $36

per adult

La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing

CA $40

per adult

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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

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A cactus garden with tall cacti and a reflective pond.

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

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

Ruta Independencia

If you're spending some time in Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Andador de Macedonia Alcala are top sights worth seeing.

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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 Mercado Tres de Mayo or Bocana del Rio Copalita Archaeological Zone.

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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.

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