Oaxaca

A hub of Indigenous culture and cuisine, combining Zapotec ruins, mezcal country and Pacific surf beaches.

Oaxaca lies in southern Mexico, a land of rugged mountains and many Indigenous peoples, with an exceptionally rich tradition of crafts and food. The capital, Oaxaca, and the Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán are listed together as a World Heritage Site, with the Mitla ruins, the petrified waterfall Hierve el Agua and mezcal distilleries nearby; the Guelaguetza festival in July and the Day of the Dead are especially lively. On the Pacific coast, Puerto Escondido is a surfing hotspot, and Huatulco has numerous peaceful bays. The dry season from November to April is best. The gateways are the airports at Oaxaca, Huatulco and Puerto Escondido.

Destinations

• Oaxaca
• Puerto Escondido
• Huatulco
• Mazunte & Zipolite

Itineraries

• Oaxaca City to the Pacific Coast – Cross the mountains from Oaxaca City to the ocean, connecting Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, and Huatulco.
• Oaxaca City & Central Valleys – Based in Oaxaca's old town, take day trips to explore archaeological ruins, vibrant markets, craft villages, and Hierve…
• Mexico City–Puebla–Oaxaca Southbound – Head south from Mexico City to Puebla and Oaxaca, connecting ancient ruins, Baroque historic centers, and indigenous cu…
• Southern Mexico: Mexico City to Mérida – Journey from the capital through Puebla, Oaxaca, and Chiapas to Yucatán, utilizing buses, flights, and the Maya Train.