Things to Do in Oaxaca in 2026

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 with Hotel Transportation

￥5,906

per adult

86% of travellers recommend

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

￥5,522

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market

￥5,522

per adult

Tour in Oaxaca Monte Alban Mezcal Alebrijes and Barro Negro

Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour

￥5,522

per adult

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

￥8,779

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Heavenly Beaches Tour with hotel transportation

￥7,182

per adult

76% of travellers recommend

Coastal Snorkeling Tour

￥5,267

per adult

La Crucecita: Huatulco Guided City Tour and Sunset Viewing

￥4,592

per adult

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

￥6,626

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

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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 and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oaxaca

A cactus garden with tall cacti and a reflective pond.

Oaxaca Centro

Churches, museums, and art galleries highlight some of the noteworthy features of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring the neighborhood.

A coastal landscape with rocky islands and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Sector L

While there might not be top attractions in Sector L, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz.

A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a courtyard with palm trees.

Ruta Independencia

If you're spending some time in Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Andador de Macedonia Alcala are top sights worth seeing.

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A beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear sky, and a rocky cliff in the background.

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.