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.
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.

Activities

Coastal Bays Boat Tour

Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation

AU$53
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation
Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

AU$49
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

AU$49
per adult
Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour
Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market

Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market

AU$49
per adult
Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

AU$60
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido
Oaxaca: Hierve El Agua, El Tule, Mitla and Mezcal Tasting

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

AU$49
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

AU$59
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience

Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience

AU$49
per adult
Juárez Highlands: Ecotourism and Workshop Experience
Monte Alban Full Day Guided Tour from Oaxaca

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

AU$30
per adult
Tour to Monte Alban, Black Mud, Waist Loom and Alebrijes
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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 622 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$78 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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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 AU$87 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 10 reviews
Price is AU$114 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Traditional Oaxacan Chocolate Class

Traditional Oaxacan Chocolate Class

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$114 and current price is AU$85 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 AU$149 per adult*
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What to do in Oaxaca

Stay near popular Oaxaca attractions

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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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Our guide on 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.
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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 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 El Zócalo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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 Andador de Macedonia Alcala.

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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Day trip destinations from Oaxaca

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

San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec

A building with vibrant pink and blue walls, adorned with colorful bull patterns and floral decorations.

Ixtepec

A large agave plant with a label, surrounded by other greenery and a tree trunk.

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