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.

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Oaxaca: Hierve El Agua, El Tule, Mitla and Mezcal Tasting

Oaxaca: Hierve El Agua, El Tule, Mitla and Mezcal Tasting

S$61
per adult
Oaxaca: Hierve El Agua, El Tule, Mitla and Mezcal Tasting
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

S$52
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

S$41
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
Tour in Oaxaca Monte Alban Mezcal Alebrijes and Barro Negro

Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour

S$41
per adult
Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour
Dolphin Watching Tour

Dolphin Watching Tour

S$77
per adult
Dolphin Watching Tour
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

S$70
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
Hierve el Agua, Lunch and Mezcal Tasting

Hierve el Agua, Lunch and Mezcal Tasting

S$54
per adult
Hierve el Agua, Lunch and Mezcal Tasting
Huatulco: National Park Hiking and Snorkeling Tour

Huatulco: National Park Hiking and Snorkeling Tour

S$137
per traveller
Huatulco: National Park Hiking and Snorkeling Tour
Half day to Monte Alban and Mezcal Experience

Half day to Monte Alban and Mezcal Experience

S$40
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half day to Monte Alban and Mezcal Experience
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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 647 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$98 per adult
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Huatulco Waterfalls, Artisan Market & Traditional Oaxacan Lunch

Huatulco Waterfalls, Artisan Market & Traditional Oaxacan Lunch

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 34 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$77 per adult
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Waterfall Experience

Waterfall Experience

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Price is S$103 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Oaxaca City 2 Hour Small Group Traditional Chocolate Making Class

Oaxaca City 2 Hour Small Group Traditional Chocolate Making Class

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$83 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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From Puerto Escondido: Day Trip to Chacahua National Park

From Puerto Escondido: Day Trip to Chacahua National Park

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$124 per adult*
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What to do in Oaxaca

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A surfer riding a wave in the ocean.

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 for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic cathedral with two prominent towers and a large dome.
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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 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 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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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 beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Santa María Huatulco

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

Juchitan de Zaragoza

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a river, and a large white church with a dome.

San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec

Various bowls of yarn in different colors and textures.

Teotitlán del Valle