The local take
Each place comes with a short note on why it's worth the time, so you can plan your day around the ones that suit you.
Day TripsTeotitlán del Valle
This village, which is famous for rug-weaving, is 30 kilometers southeast of Oaxaca.
Oaxaca de JuárezRecommended by Carlos V.
Day TripsArrazola
Alebrijes are colorful, hand-painted wooden sculptures that are an important part of Oaxacan folk art and culture.
Oaxaca de JuárezRecommended by Carlos V.
Historic LandmarkDay TripsCuilapam de Guerrero
Cuilapam de Guerrero is about 17 kilometers southwest of Oaxaca and is accessible by car or private transport.
Oaxaca de JuárezRecommended by Carlos V.
Historic LandmarkDay TripsMitla Archeological Zone
The Mitla Archaeological Zone is about 46 kilometers southeast of Oaxaca.
Oaxaca de JuárezRecommended by Carlos V.
Historic LandmarkDay TripsMonte Albán
Monte Albán is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s just 11 kilometers outside of Oaxaca.
Oaxaca de JuárezRecommended by Carlos V.
Day TripsSan Bartolo Coyotepec
San Bartolo Coyotepec is a village located about 16 kilometers south of Oaxaca that’s accessible by car or private tour.
Oaxaca de JuárezRecommended by Carlos V.
Day TripsSan Martín Tilcajete
San Martín Tilcajete is a village about 30 kilometers south of Oaxaca and is accessible by car or private transport.
Oaxaca de Juárez, San Martín TilcajeteRecommended by Carlos V.
HikesDay TripsSierra Norte de Oaxaca
Located about 1.5 hours outside of the city, eight villages in Sierra Norte de Oaxaca, called the Pueblos Mancomunicados, are set in pine forests perched on mountaintops.
Oaxaca de JuárezRecommended by Carlos V.
Day TripsTlacolula de Matamoros
This village is 32 kilometers southeast of Oaxaca and is accessible by car or private transport.
Oaxaca de JuárezRecommended by Carlos V.
Historic LandmarkDay TripsZona Arqueológica de Atzompa
Aztompa is an archaeological site that’s just eight kilometers west of Oaxaca and is accessible by car or private tour.
Oaxaca de JuárezRecommended by Carlos V.
ParksOn the WaterViewpointsHierve el Agua
Located about 70 kilometers southeast of the city, these calcified waterfalls are a popular spot to watch the sunset and swim in the natural pool.
Oaxaca de JuárezRecommended by Carlos V.
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