Oaxaca Holidays

A fascinating city, Oaxaca really shines through its culture and traditions, and its people will welcome you with open arms and be delighted to share their history with you.

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Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Handicraft

Oaxaca: How to get there?

Six hours from Mexico by bus

Oaxaca: See when to go?

All year round

Oaxaca: For how long?

1 to 2 days

Learn more about your destination

See travel guide

Oaxaca: What to see nearby?

Mexico City

Canyon Sumidero

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Las Nubes

What our travellers think of their stay

Delphine Teisserenc

Travel writer

A fascinating city, Oaxaca really shines through its culture and traditions, and its people will welcome you with open arms and be delighted to share their history with you.

My suggestion

As in many Mexican cities, you can get around Oaxaca on foot. Take the time to wander round the streets of its center, where you're bound to encounter some unexpected wonders.

David Debrincat

Travel writer

Oaxaca is a pretty colonial town that is 500 km from Mexico City. Lots of tourists are attracted to it because of its great atmosphere and good climate. Its surroundings are also magnificent. Go to Oaxaca!

My suggestion

Mole Poblano from Puebla or mole Oaxaqueño from Oaxaca? They are both delicious! Try them and judge for yourself.

Anonymous

Travel writer

A pretty, colonial town which is situated in the mountains of the state of the same name, in the south-west of Mexico. It's also one of the country's most cultural destinations, with excellent food and lots of local folklore.

My suggestion

If you have an extra day, go visit Hierve el Agua and enjoy its amazing geological formations.

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