Top Activities on the Ground in Oaxaca City

If you prefer to see art in bustling streets rather than stuffy museums, you'll love Oaxaca and this half-day bike tour. In a small, intimate group you'll cycle around three city neighborhoods where you'll see colorful murals, posters, and stencil art by local artists. Visit workshops and learn about Oaxacan culture while seeing the sights and getting some exercise.

Do not miss the opportunity to get to know one of the most important ecosystems in Oaxaca, immerse yourself in nature full of flora and fauna to reconnect with nature as well as learn about the importance of these forests and about caring for nature. This park has a variety of hidden trails and we made a selection of them for all levels so that they can learn about nature as well as its history. You can walk very easy trails for older adults with problems and children as well as trails that require more demand and distance.

An adrenaline-filled activity where you will be able to appreciate different views of the city, the beauty of its mountains, natural landscapes and its fauna, at the same time that you descend through some of the most fun and well-known local bicycle MTB tracks in the city in dream-like scenarios that frames with the magnificent mountain range of one of the most richness cultural cities in Mexico.

A drive of 1:50 hrs to the town of San Isidro Roaguía (Hierve el Agua), where an authentic delicious breakfast will be waiting. As we arrive at Hierve el Agua, we will explore the whole area and look at it from many different perspectives. You will have free time at the pools where you will have a chance to refresh and swim in the healing thermal (not hot) waters of Hierve el Agua; swim, meditate, or just contemplate the beautiful view of the valley below. There are many stories about this Natural Wonder. We’ll have plenty of time to enjoy this paradise, wander around, meditate, take pictures, relax and swim. We will then begin the 7km hike down the valley to reach another secret hidden oasis! We will then go to Teotitlán del Valle, a world-famous town where colorful weavings are produced by local families. The traditional food will be served in her house just next to the looms. Many travelers comment this is the best meal they have had during their trip.

Eliminate the hassle of figuring out ground transportation when you arrive at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) with this shared, round-trip transfer service. Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall when you land and drives you to your accommodation located in Oaxaca city, making stops along the way to drop off other passengers. At the end of your vacation, your driver picks you up for your departure flight.

Arriving in a new place can be stressful and delays can get your vacation off to a bad start. Streamline your arrival in Oaxaca with this handy shared transfer service. You'll be met at the hotel and transferred directly to your accommodation. Forget squeezing into an uncomfortable over-full bus as there will be a maximum of ten passengers.

Get your trip to Oaxaca off to a good start and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet the driver at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) after collecting your luggage and proceed to your vehicle. Next, enjoy a quick transfer to your Oaxaca accommodation, without the hassle of making multiple stops.

Whether you want to be met at Oaxaca Airport at the start of your trip or transferred from your hotel to the airport at the end, or both, this private transfer is the easy option. Instead of haggling with taxi drivers, squeezing into public transport, or self-driving in a new place, you can sit back and relax. This is a private service just for you and your party.

Oaxacan food is nationally and internationally recognized. The markets of Oaxaca are the best option to taste the true traditional food! This tour will give you the best introduction to Oaxacan cuisine. You will be able to understand everything that happens in the markets and clarify your doubts while you explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

Receive personalized attention on this private full-day tour of Hierve el Agua and Teotitlan del Valle. After being met at your hotel you'll be taken to Hierve el Agua to enjoy three hours of hiking, swimming, and admiring the views of the petrified waterfalls. After, enjoy a mezcal pick-me-up at a distillery, then head to the markets of Teotitlan del Valle, where you can learn about (and buy) traditional handicrafts.

Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will continue to Teotitlan del Valle where you can admire the wool carpets; we continue to the ceremonial center of Mitla, outstandingly beautiful for ist magnificent fretwork made of countless polish stones, our journey continues to hierve el agua, where you wil have the opportunity to admire the beautiful petrified wather falls: our last stop is a mezcal destilley.

Find culture, history and excellent souvenir shopping on this 4.5-hour guided tour of the city of Oaxaca. Explore by foot the ‘zócalo’ (town square) and city center, and visit the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman and the Oaxaca Regional Museum located in its former convent. Wander the stalls of 20 de Noviembre and Benito Juarez, two of Oaxaca's most popular markets, and pick up woven goods, crafts and tasty snacks like chocolates and chilies. Hotel pickup and drop-off by coach included.

We offer a deep insight into the archeology, nature and living culture of Oaxaca. Through the wonderful ancestral architecture in Mitla, the interaction with Zapotec weavers in Teotitlán del Valle and producers of true artisanal mezcal. Our groups are small to guarantee personalized attention by professional tour guides with long experience, knowledge and passion for Oaxaca.

The Camino Real hike is a great way to experience the ancient vegetation of the Oaxaca region, it is like visiting a type of forest you didn’t know existed. We will be able to dip in the clean refreshing water of a river, a few miles before arriving at our destination. Connecting with the local community is an integral part of this experience. Therefore, we work with local guides and individuals throughout the day. The hike finishes at the Cerro del Jaguar (Jaguar Mountain), for a beautiful sunset and an opportunity to contemplate this Sacred space. Join us on this epic experience that also includes exquisite food that will fuel you throughout this journey.

The adventure is not only special because of the magnificent riding in the mountains and forests. Oaxacan culture is present throughout all moments of the day. You will get a close-up look at some of the most interesting towns and communities. These towns are tucked-in between the mountains, and each with its own charisma will embrace you with the best hospitality and service, delicious food.

To understand Oaxaca first you need to understand their traditions. Get to know in depth the cultural importance and history of the world-renowned "Guelaguetza Festival" through a bicycle tour accompanied by a certified guide to "El cerro del fortín", the place where it is celebrated and where at the same time you will enjoy unique views and a breather to the city.

Our fleet of bikes and helmets are in mint condition. Safety first! Meet us at Oaxaca City, to begin our vehicle ride up to the mountains at Cuajimoloyas, where a delicious local breakfast will be waiting for us. We will then begin our 32 km bike ride down the mountains. The first part of the ride goes from Cuajimoloyas to its neighbour town Benito Juarez, a 9km stretch that includes the only 2km ascent of the experience. If you choose to skip this up-hill, you can hop on the vehicle to bring you up to the hanging bridge. After enjoying these peaceful moments, we will continue riding all the way down to Teotitlan del Valle. We will arrive at Josefina & Porfirio's home, where they will share with us a delicious lunch. Their textile workshop is adjacent to their home, where they will show us the interesting techniques they use to create the beautiful rugs that this vibrant town is known for. We will then go back to Oaxaca. There is no doubt that this will be a highlight of your trip.

The adrenaline rush is the main reason to go ziplining, but the interest also lies in the hike to observe the flora and fauna. How many of us come back from a hike and say to ourselves: that was awesome, I forgot how much I love hiking, I forgot how good it makes me feel, I should do this more often ! . With Guide Oaxaca: You will enjoy a full day at your leisure (with your group) and everything you want to do at your own pace. With Guide Oaxaca, it means having passion at your service, intimacy at the heart of the stay and peace of mind as a guarantee. So you have no surprises

We will enjoy nature with a walk in the Oaxacan sierra. We will visit Roaguia, where the beautiful petrified waterfalls known as Hierve el Agua are located. We tour the place and at the end we make our walk along trails and sidewalks towards the town of San Baltazar where we will see Las Salinas, a special place where the river and the rock formation that houses it is. In San Baltasar we will have a traditional meal in the house of the settler and to close we will visit a palenque to taste mezcal from the area. In this tour we hope to become aware of the natural and cultural wealth of Oaxaca, of local consumption to help the economy of Oaxacan artisans and towns. We will know and learn traditions (gastronomy, crafts) and special places (petrified waterfalls, towns, rivers, landscapes), we will have unique experiences and memories.

Get to know, live and interact with the history of the city of Oaxaca cycling through the most emblematic streets and sites and explained by a certified tour guide while we make strategic stops to taste and learn about the most traditional and popular places of each corner.

Ideal for people who have little time to visit the city of Oaxaca and want to explore the most emblematic places in the surrounding area in terms of nature, gastronomy, culture and natural beauty, since we will visit Hier el agua very early to avoid crowds and tour the only place in the world that has petrified waterfalls, we will try the local cuisine at lunch time in a local market, we will appreciate the effort and value of making wool rugs, one of the most important Oaxacan crafts and finally we will admire natural beauties as is the Tule tree, which is the widest tree in the world; The goal is to show you the beauty of Oaxaca by traveling like a local and that at the end of the tour you can take away a better perspective of the essence of Oaxaca.

In this region, we have the best mezcal and the best landscapes with agave plant fields so you can enjoy your ride observing, tasting, and sharing the time with your family. and also you can try delicious food prepared by my mother. We offer the best experience, take a nice memory visiting the corners of Oaxaca.

Welcome to the perfect set and setting for connecting with nature and its healing powers. Explore the forest and find the waterfalls and magic stones. Everything that happens here has the power to heal. We will indulge in different healing processes and practices: forest bathing, yoga, meditation, temazcal, bio-dinamic diet, hikes and walks, waterfall cleansing, and, pure simple contemplation. Find peace of mind in this time and space. The cabins are built with natural materials.The food comes from the ecological land. Wood from the forest for the chimney fire inside your cabin. As the weather changes 9 times a day, the sun, the moon, the stars come a little closer. This is the place where dreams and fairytales come to life. Cabins are located in a paradisiac land, overlooking the mountains and often above the clouds. The perfect place to heal and connect with yourself and nature.