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.

Things to do

Coastal Bays Boat Tour

Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation

£28
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation
Tour in Oaxaca Monte Alban Mezcal Alebrijes and Barro Negro

Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour

£24
per adult
Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour
Hierve el Agua, Lunch and Mezcal Tasting

Hierve el Agua, Lunch and Mezcal Tasting

£32
per adult
Hierve el Agua, Lunch and Mezcal Tasting
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

£31
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

£31
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido
Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market

Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market

£24
per adult
Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market
Tour to Monte Alban, Black Mud, Waist Loom and Alebrijes

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

£15
per adult
Tour to Monte Alban, Black Mud, Waist Loom and Alebrijes
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

£41
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing

La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing

£20
per adult
La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing
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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 646 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £57 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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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 £44 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 £60 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 £49 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 £72 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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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 coastal landscape with a prominent beach, a large hill, and distant mountains.

Salina Cruz

A beach with a lifeguard tower, palm trees, and a clear sky.

Santa María Huatulco

A historic church with a yellow dome and a red building with a blue dome.

Huajuapan

A circular ceiling with intricate floral and geometric patterns.

San Jeronimo Tlacochahuaya

A coastal town with a beach, boats, and a lighthouse.

San Pedro Pochutla

An aerial view of a beach with rocky outcrops and a row of houses along the shore.

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