Oaxaca

Oaxaca

Things to Do in Oaxaca

13 curated spots from Oaxaca itineraries

Activities & Attractions (6)

Hierve el Agua
Domorning

Hierve el Agua

Private transport to petrified cascades and cliff pools for swimming.

4h
$300 family private tour
Laguna de Manialtepec Biolum Tour
Doevening

Laguna de Manialtepec Biolum Tour

Private night kayak in glowing waters with birdwatching.

2h 30m
$300 family
Mezcalería El Cortijo Private Tasting
Doafternoon

Mezcalería El Cortijo Private Tasting

Exclusive distillery tour with agave walk and custom blends.

2h 30m
$250 family private
Mitla Archaeological Zone
Doevening

Mitla Archaeological Zone

Private guide to intricate stone mosaics and Zapotec tombs.

2h
$180 family private
Sumidero Canyon National Park
Domorning

Sumidero Canyon National Park

Luxury private boat through towering cliffs with croc spotting.

4h
$400 family private
Zócalo de Oaxaca
Domorning

Zócalo de Oaxaca

VIP plaza people-watching with live mariachi and artisan pop-ups.

1h 30m
Free

Restaurants & Food (7)

Casa Oaxaca
Eatevening

Casa Oaxaca

Rooftop fine dining with Oaxacan fusion; order mole negro tasting menu and chapulines tacos.

2h
$100-150 per person
Criollo – Oaxaca
Eatmorning

Criollo – Oaxaca

Michelin-recommended molecular Oaxacan cuisine; family tasting menu with deconstructed tamales.

1h 30m
$120-180 per person
El Adoquin Puerto Escondido
Eatafternoon

El Adoquin Puerto Escondido

Seaside seafood; lobster and ceviche platters.

1h 30m
$90-140 per person
El Patio Mexican Cuisine
Eatafternoon

El Patio Mexican Cuisine

Courtyard elegance; fresh ceviches and grilled octopus.

1h 30m
$80-130 per person
La Nueva Casona
Eatmorning

La Nueva Casona

Classic Oaxacan; family-style clay pot moles and chapulines.

1h 20m
$60-100 per person
Los Danzantes Oaxaca
Eatevening

Los Danzantes Oaxaca

Gourmet moles and mezcals; family shares platters of duck and seafood.

1h 45m
$90-140 per person
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Eatmorning

Mercado 20 de Noviembre

VIP sector with chef-guided tasters of memelas, tacos, and hot chocolate.

1h 30m
$40-70 per person

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