10 TOP Things to Do in Oaxaca (2026 Activity Guide)

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

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

S$44

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

S$44

per adult

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

S$71

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Dolphin Watching Tour

S$77

per adult

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

S$53

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Essence Zapoteca Monte Albán, Barro Negro and Alebrijes for a day.

Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions

S$73

per adult

Trekking in Benito Juárez National Park

S$55

per adult

Traditional Oaxacan Chocolate Class

S$103

per adult

Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class

S$88

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

Find the best Oaxaca areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A cactus garden with tall cacti and a reflective pond.

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

Ruta Independencia

While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Andador de Macedonia Alcala.

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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 El Zócalo or Mercado Tres de Mayo.

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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