Things to do in Oaxaca

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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
9.6 out of 10 with 488 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$431 per adult
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Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

Oaxaca: Full Day Guided Tour on the Hierve el Agua Route

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$337 per adult
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Waterfall Experience

Waterfall Experience

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Price is HK$627 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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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 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$477 per adult
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Oaxaca de Juarez: Traditional Oaxacan Cooking Class

Oaxaca de Juarez: Traditional Oaxacan Cooking Class

Activity duration is 5 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$673 per adult
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What to do in Oaxaca

Popular places to visit

Zicatela Beach

Zicatela Beach

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

Zicatela Beach
Oaxaca, Scenic old city streets and colorful colonial buildings in historic city center

Zócalo

You can learn about the local history of Oaxaca when you make a stop at a well-known site such as Zócalo. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Zócalo
Plage nudiste de Zipolite en couché de soleil, Oaxaca, Mexique.

Zipolite Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Zipolite Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Zipolite. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Zipolite Beach
PUERTO DE SANTA CRUZ HUATULCO, OAXACA, MÉXICO

Playa Santa Cruz

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Santa Cruz during your trip to Santa María Huatulco? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Playa Santa Cruz
Mazunte Beach

Mazunte Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Mazunte Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mazunte. Take in the entertainment choices and sunrises in the area.

Mazunte Beach
Église Santo Domingo de Guzmán, Oaxaca

Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán

Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is just one of the places to see in Oaxaca, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
archaeological ruins of Monte Alban in Oaxaca, Mexico

Monte Albán

Learn about the local history of Oaxaca with a stop at Monte Albán. Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.

Monte Albán
Panoramic Aerial view of Punta Cometa in Oaxaca Coast, Mexico

Cometa Point

Explore the great outdoors at Cometa Point, a lovely green space in Mazunte. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Cometa Point
Aerial view of Auditorio Guelaguetza on a hillside

Auditorio Guelaguetza

Catch an event at Auditorio Guelaguetza during your trip to Oaxaca. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.

Auditorio Guelaguetza

Where to stay in Oaxaca

Find the best Oaxaca areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oaxaca
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Photo by Marina Alcantara
Open Photo by Marina Alcantara

Oaxaca Centro

Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Zócalo or Macedonio Alcalá Theater while you're exploring.

Mexico, cruise ship vacation in Huatulco. Scenic beaches and ocean shore .

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.

Footprints in the sand on Cacaluta Bay beach in Huatulco, Mexico

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 El Zócalo.

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.

Santa Cruz

If you're spending some time in Santa Cruz, Playa Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Oaxaca

Oaxaca

Puerto Escondido

Puerto Escondido

Santa María Huatulco

Santa María Huatulco

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

Zipolite

Cuilapam de Guerrero

Cuilapam de Guerrero

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Juchitan de Zaragoza

Tlacotalpan

San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec

Blue Restaurant with Pink Window Frames and Bull Motifs (Oaxaca de Juarez, Oaxaca, Mexico – November 7, 2025)

Ixtepec