Title: Visit Oaxaca: Best of Oaxaca Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Oaxaca Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Oaxaca.d11175.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Oaxaca](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Oaxaca.d11175.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Oaxaca Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Oaxaca.d11175.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Oaxaca](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oaxaca.d11175.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Oaxaca Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Oaxaca.d11175.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Oaxaca Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Oaxaca.d11175.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Oaxaca Travel Guide ## Mexico ![Carrizalillo Beach featuring a beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/209000/209380-Oaxaca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mexico showing building ruins, tranquil scenes and desert views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/196000/196272-Oaxaca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oaxaca showing general coastal views, a sandy beach and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/209000/209342-Oaxaca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo provided by PhotoJoy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44060-Oaxaca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by PhotoJoy](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44060-Oaxaca.jpg) ![Puerto Escondido featuring tropical scenes and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137816-Puerto-Escondido.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Encounter the enduring traditions and ancient wonders of indigenous cultures and explore charming colonial cities in this culturally rich state. The southwestern Mexican state of Oaxaca is an ancient region known for its diversity of indigenous cultures and its beautiful Pacific Coast beaches. The region’s rugged and densely forested Central Valleys are an important centre for indigenous cultures, the most prominent of which are the Zapotecs and the Mixtecs. Explore Oaxaca’s culturally abundant cities, indulge in regional cuisine and learn about the remarkable biodiversity of the state’s flora and fauna at its nature reserves. A great place to start your adventure is at Oaxaca’s eponymous capital. A captivating city, [Oaxaca](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oaxaca.d2631.Holidays-City-Breaks) features an old town area decorated with ornate colonial architecture, stunning religious monuments and leafy plazas. Discover the rich variety of cultures in this region at the Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca or the Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art. Immerse your senses in the sights, smells and flavours of Oaxaca’s Benito Juárez Market. Sample some of the region’s culinary specialties, such as bitter chocolate and crispy roasted grasshoppers. This market is also a great spot for picking up souvenirs and handicrafts. Take daytrips to the state’s astounding archaeological sites. Visit Monte Albán to see the UNESCO-listed remains of an ancient Zapotec city, as well as an unforgettable panoramic view that stretches out across Oaxaca Valley. See pyramids, temples, altars, mosaics, stone carvings here and at nearby Mitla archaeological site. Join a tour to get further insight into the history and cultural significance of these sites. Head for the beaches around Santa Cruz Huatulco, such as [Chahue Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chahue-Beach-Crucecita.d6075758.Attraction). Surf or swim in the waves at [Puerto Escondido](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Escondido.d2918.Holidays-City-Breaks), Playa Zipolite or Mazunte. The pristine waters of [Puerto Angelito Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Angelito-Beach-Hidalgo.d6284065.Attraction) are perfect for snorkeling. Spot rare reptile species in Huatulco National Park or see an array of wetland birds amid the lagoons and mangroves of Lagunas de Chacahua National Park. Oaxaca is easy to reach by air. Fly into Xoxocotlán International Airport. Once you are there, make use of the extensive network of interstate and local buses. Downtown Oaxaca can be explored on foot, with taxis providing a convenient option for longer distances. Join guided tours around the Central Valleys to experience a range of different cultural sights. ### Popular cities in Oaxaca [OaxacaKnown for Cathedrals, Churches and Culture](https://expedia.co.uk/Oaxaca.dx2631) Delicious regional dishes, varied history and captivating natural beauty combine in this southern Mexican city. ## Reasons to visit - Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán - Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden - Zócalo [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Oaxaca.dx2631)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Oaxaca-Hotels.d2631.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Santa María TonamecaKnown for Beaches, Relaxing and Yoga](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Tonameca.dx553248635640641542) Relaxing Santa María Tonameca is calling! Discover its beaches, canoeing, whale watching and more. ## Reasons to visit - Mazunte Beach - Cometa Point [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Tonameca.dx553248635640641542)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Tonameca-Hotels.d553248635640641542.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Santa María HuatulcoKnown for Beaches, Relaxing and Romantic](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Huatulco.dx6051926) Scuba dive above coral reefs, sunbathe on one of the many beaches and peruse small Mexican pueblos in the traveler’s paradise of Huatulco. ## Reasons to visit - Tangolunda Beach [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Huatulco.dx6051926)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Huatulco-Hotels.d6051926.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Santa María ColotepecKnown for Beaches, Sea and Sunsets](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Colotepec.dx553248635640637608) Tropical Santa María Colotepec is calling! Discover its beaches, oceanfront, dining and more. ## Reasons to visit - Zicatela Beach [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Colotepec.dx553248635640637608)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Colotepec-Hotels.d553248635640637608.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [San Pedro PochutlaKnown for Beaches, Yoga and Spas](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Pedro-Pochutla.dx6299471) Come to secluded San Pedro Pochutla and enjoy its beaches, spas and boating. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Pedro-Pochutla.dx6299471)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Pedro-Pochutla-Hotels.d6299471.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [San Juan Bautista TuxtepecKnown for Culture, Natural parks and Shopping](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-Bautista-Tuxtepec.dx6336123) San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec awaits: its culture, parks, history and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-Bautista-Tuxtepec.dx6336123)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-Bautista-Tuxtepec-Hotels.d6336123.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Oaxaca ![Oaxaca which includes a square or plaza, a fountain and a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44064-Oaxaca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oaxaca Delicious regional dishes, varied history and captivating natural beauty combine in this southern Mexican city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Oaxaca.dx2631) ![Chahue Beach which includes tropical scenes and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66899-Huatulco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa María Huatulco Scuba dive above coral reefs, sunbathe on one of the many beaches and peruse small Mexican pueblos in the traveler’s paradise of Huatulco. 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