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7 Things To Do In Oaxaca

Ranked by traveller popularity

The 7 most popular things to do in Oaxaca, ranked by traveller reviews. From the Zapotec ruins above the city to the mezcal palenques in the Sierra Sur and the craft villages of the Valles Centrales — the experiences worth your time.

7 Things To Do In Oaxaca

Private Minivan: Huatulco International Airport (HUX)

Private Minivan: Huatulco International Airport (HUX) - Price and Value: What $26.50 Buys You

Natural Dyeing and Organic Weaving Workshop in Oaxaca

Natural Dyeing and Organic Weaving Workshop in Oaxaca - Zapotec Breakfast: Yema Bread and Chocolate Fuel

2.Natural Dyeing and Organic Weaving Workshop in Oaxaca

5.0

Learn natural dyeing and organic weaving in Oaxaca with a cleansing ceremony, Zapotec breakfast, and hands-on cochineal and carrizo loom skills.

“I had an incredible day! Misa & his wife are so kind & their whole family is so talented. I loved getting to know the whole process from fiber to completed weaving & you get to participate in each step. We drank mezcal & played around with different dyes before having a homemade lunch. Can't…”

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Private Oaxaca Walking Tour: Xoxocotlán Day of the Dead Altars

Private Oaxaca Walking Tour: Xoxocotlán Day of the Dead Altars - Private tour logistics: where you meet and how the 2 hours unfold

Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Mezcal distillery & Teotitlán rugs

Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Mezcal distillery & Teotitlán rugs - Teotitlán del Valle rug weaving: plant dyes, pattern meaning, and hands-on craft

4.Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Mezcal distillery & Teotitlán rugs

5.0

Private Oaxaca day tour with Monte Albán, Teotitlán wool rugs, an 8-mezcal tasting, and Hierve el Agua’s petrified falls.

“Everything was amazing!!! Our driver Felix was on time and so very kind and informative! We initially had a different trip booked but the team accommodated a change in activities which we very much appreciated.”

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MTB Guided Ride, Tule Tree & Lake Half-Day

MTB Guided Ride, Tule Tree & Lake Half-Day - What you need to ride: fitness, gear-shifting, and real-world expectations

5.MTB Guided Ride, Tule Tree & Lake Half-Day

5.0

Guided MTB ride from Oaxaca to the Tomaltepec lake and Santa María del Tule, finishing at the iconic Tule Tree.

“We loved our ride with Ivan. He took the care to make us feel comfortable and safe on the bike, whilst also letting us have fun on the descents! The ride is very scenic and great way to see Oaxaca and beyond. Ivan was able to give us information about the areas and was very…”

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Amazing Walk through the Zapotec Mountains with Hot Chocolate

Amazing Walk through the Zapotec Mountains with Hot Chocolate - The 11 km walk to the Santa Catarina Ixtepeji viewpoint

6.Amazing Walk through the Zapotec Mountains with Hot Chocolate

5.0

Half-day hike in Oaxaca’s pine forests to a Sierra viewpoint, finished with hand-made hot chocolate, coffee, or tea.

“We had an amazing time with our guide Ivan. He took us up beautiful mountain roads and guided us up gentle trails through an old growth pine forest blanketed with wild flowers. He was patient, his English was good and he showed us medicinal and edible plants as we hiked up to an observation platform…”

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Private Day Trip to Mazunte and Zipolite

Private Day Trip to Mazunte and Zipolite - Zipolite Beach + Mirador de Zipolite: Beach Time With a Shortcut to Sunset Views

7.Private Day Trip to Mazunte and Zipolite

5.0

Private 8-hour trip to Zipolite and Mazunte from Puerto Escondido, with Zipolite viewpoints and a turtle-center visit guided by Danny.

“Danny is perfectly bi-lingual which helped us greatly along the way. He is personable, outgoing, and has a sense of humor which made our day more enjoyable. And the scenic views and little towns were great. I highly recommend this service for a great experience.”

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