There’s a lot to see in the city of Oaxaca. From exploring the city center to taking a day trip.
Below are some ideas of what to do:
Theres a lot of great spots to discover in the city centre.
Here are some recommendations:
Grand baroque church
and former monastery
Local market with food
and traditional products
Botanical garden
behind Santo Domingo
Contemporary art by
Oaxacan painters in a
historic colonial building
Pedestrian street with
shops, cafes, galleries,
and historic buildings
Central plaza surrounded
by colonial architecture and cafés
Here are some amazing day trips around Oaxaca City.
You can book through your hotel’s front desk or online via platforms like GetYourGuide or Viator.
Petrified waterfalls
with natural mineral pools
Small Oaxacan town famous
for the Árbol del Tule,
the tree with the
widest trunk in the world
The ancient capital
of the Zapotec civilization
Known as the
“World Capital of Mezcal,”
perfect for an immersive mezcal day trip
Zapotec religious and burial site
Oaxaca’s coast is full of beautiful beaches to relax, surf, and explore before or after the wedding.
Here are a few great options:
A surf town with beautiful
beaches and vibrant nightlife
Laid-back beach town known for its bohemian vibe and sea turtle centre
More developed coastal town
known for its nine scenic bays and
marine life for snorkeling and diving