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Day trips from Oaxaca are compared here by what the day actually contains, not by the longest list of stops. Oaxaca’s old centre is the base, but most archaeological, craft and landscape tours spend substantial time on the road through the Valles Centrales. Check the meeting point, the time at each stop and whether entrance fees or lunch are included before treating two similar titles as the same trip.
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⏱ 11 hours · 4.8 (713)
Discover Oaxaca: the Tree of Tule, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán rugs, and a mezcal distillery. History, tradition, and unique landscapes on an unforgettable sightseeing tour…
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.7 (498)
Explore Tule, Mitla’s Zapotec ruins, and Hierve el Agua’s waterfall-like mineral formations with a bilingual guide, included admission, and pickup from hotels in the designated…
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⏱ 11 hours · 4.5 (201)
Explore Oaxaca's wonders: Tule Tree, Mitla ruins, Teotitlán del Valle's crafts, and Hierve el Agua's petrified falls. Immerse in culture & nature. Entrance fees not…
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.2 (172)
Swim in Hierve el Agua’s natural pools beside petrified waterfalls. Visit a traditional mezcal factory and explore Zapotec textile-making in Teotitlán del Valle on a guided day…
from €47 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.7 (133)
Enjoy a full day tour visiting Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero and San Bartolo Coyotepec.
from €34 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.9 (65)
Tour Monte Albán's temples with a guide. Choose to swim in Hierve el Agua's mineral pools or walk to its petrified waterfalls, then learn how mezcal is made and meet Teo…
from €241 per group up to 2
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.1 (58)
Enjoy the most emblematic route in Oaxaca, visiting one of the two petrified waterfalls in the world
from €17 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.7 (58)
Embark on a journey along the Oaxaca Crafts Route, where each stop reveals the mastery and tradition of our talented artisans.
from €33 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.6 (37)
Explore Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte cloud forest on a scenic loop hike. Cross a suspension bridge, enjoy fun rock scrambling, breathtaking views, and homemade meals in an indigenous m…
from €86 per person
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⏱ 11.5 hours · 4.5 (20)
See Oaxaca’s Tule Tree and explore Mitla with a guide. Choose to swim in Hierve el Agua’s three natural pools or hike to the foot of the petrified waterfall, then enjoy unlimite…
from €29 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.0 (16)
Discover the Zapotec city of Monte Alban on a day trip from Oaxaca. Visit the former convent of Cuilapam de Guerrero, the black pottery of San Bartolo Coyotepec, and the alebrij…
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⏱ 4.5 hours · 5.0 (14)
Explore Oaxaca’s highlights: Tule Tree, Zapotec weaving traditions and a mezcal tasting. Culture, history, and flavors in one unforgettable experience.
from €36 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 3.8 (13)
Immerse in the essence of Oaxaca on this adventure. Explore ancient ruins, marvel at the world's largest Tule Tree, indulge in traditional Oaxacan cuisine, and discover the…
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.4 (11)
Experience the flavors and landscapes of Oaxaca. Taste the Drink of the Gods, handmade chocolate, explore Hierve el Agua, and enjoy a traditional mezcal tasting.
from €46 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 5.0 (8)
Discover the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua before the crowds arrive. And at the end of the sightseeing tour, we'll visit the Tree of Tule, the tree with the widest…
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.8 (7)
Discover the living traditions of Teotitlán del Valle on a guided tour from Oaxaca. Visit a local weaving family, learn about traditional Zapotec textiles, and taste authentic h…
from €38 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.0 (7)
Immerse yourself in the colorful Oaxacan culture on this insightful tour of Ocotlan de Morelos. Meet local people, learn about their history and traditions.
from €48 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.9 (6)
Immerse yourself in the Tlacolula Market, Oaxaca's most vibrant open-air market. Try golden tlayudas and artisanal mezcal, and discover Zapotec treasures among colorful stalls.
from €101 per person
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⏱ 75 minutes · 5.0 (5)
Enjoy a salsa, bachata and Latin rhythms class at our studio in Mitla, Oaxaca. Learn step by step in a fun and cultural environment. Ideal for beginners.
from €9 per person
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⏱ 6.5 hours · 5.0 (5)
Explore the scenic highlands of Oaxaca's Sierra Norte on this half-day hike. Ascend to La Cumbre Ixtepeji where breathtaking mountain views await. Hike through a lush forest…
from €48 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (4)
Hike around Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls, swim in natural mineral pools, visit Teotitlán del Valle for a textile demo, and discover mezcal with a guided production and…
from €76 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 5.0 (4)
Explore the Mitla Caves, savor local flavors at the Tlacolula Market, and learn about Zapotec textile art on a guided tour from Oaxaca.
from €125 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (3)
Explore the countryside of Oaxaca on a bike tour to Tomaltepec Lake along this 32 km ride. Admire the beauty of the lake and its surroundings, visit the town of Sta Maria and se…
from €36 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (3)
Sunday-only small-group tour (max 6) to Oaxaca's largest Zapotec market and a family-owned palenque. Taste 8 mezcals plus curados and cremas, and some flavors from a curated…
from €106 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 5.0 (2)
Come and explore Zapotec areas such as Teotitlán del Valle, go swimming, hike in Hierve el Agua, admire the majestic Tree of Tule, and taste some great mezcals.
from €58 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (1)
Spend a day in a place with over 1,500 years of tradition, preserved to this day by its original inhabitants.
from €36 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 5.0 (1)
Discover Oaxaca on an unforgettable one-day experience that brings together ancient culture, unique landscapes, wildlife, and tradition.
from €94 per person
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⏱ 11 hours · 5.0 (1)
Explore Oaxaca on this full-day tour! Check out the ancient Tule Tree, learn about textiles, enjoy a mezcal tasting, visit Mitla, and marvel at Hierve el Agua
from €63 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (1)
Discover the flavors of Oaxaca on a guided tour from Puerto Escondido. Visit a mezcal distillery, a pedal loom workshop, and a local market, and enjoy tastings of mezcal, coffee…
from €40 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (1)
Traditional breakfast at the Tlacolula market and tour of an ancestral palenque and an industrial one. Learn how to identify the differences in mezcal production and enjoy the t…
from €49 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (1)
Private tour to Hierve el Agua, Mitla Zone, and family distillery. Start early to beat the crowds, then enjoy an unforgettable lunch in maguey fields, savoring traditional food…
from €169 per person
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⏱ 15 hours · 5.0 (1)
Explore Oaxaca's city center on a day trip from Puerto Escondido. Paint your own Alebrije with a local artisan, then visit agave fields and a distillery for a mezcal tasting.
from €108 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (1)
Ride Sierra Norte deep forests, cross Oaxaca’s highest suspension bridge (3200mts) and descend to Teotitlán del Valle to an Organic dyes extraction and mezcal class & tasting. A…
from €188 per person
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⏱ 7 hours 0
Spend the Day of the Dead night at the Santa María Atzompa cemetery, among candles and marigolds, with a guide, transport and a buffet dinner.
from €61 per person
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⏱ 10 hours 0
Discover the traditions of Oaxaca through textiles, Zapotec heritage, nature, local flavors, traditional bread, and an artisanal mezcal experience in the Central Valleys.
from €31 per person
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⏱ 4 hours 0
Explore Mitla, a sacred center of the Zapotec civilization, on a guided tour. Learn about the site's religious significance, admire the geometric mosaics, and explore the ce…
from €90 per person
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⏱ 5 hours 0
Discover Atzompa, an ancient Zapotec site linked to Monte Albán. Explore its plazas and architecture while enjoying panoramic views of the Oaxaca Valley and learning about its r…
from €238 per group up to 3
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⏱ 7 hours 0
Enjoy a private tour of three archaeological sites in Oaxaca: Monte Albán, Mitla, and Dainzú. Our service includes pickup and dropoff at your hotel in Oaxaca City.
from €346 per group up to 2
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⏱ 5 hours 0
Explore the Zapotec legacy of three archaeological sites: Lambityeco, Yagul and Dainzú, which narrate the evolution and splendor of a millenary civilization.
from €260 per group up to 2
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⏱ 2 hours 0
Learn the art of indigo dyeing in Teotitlan del Valle with a hands-on workshop. Create your own designs on cotton or wool using the shibori technique and take home a handmade so…
from €51 per person
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⏱ 11 hours 0
Experience the best of Oaxaca! Come to the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, Mitla, and El Tule Tree. Discover the textiles of Teotitlán, savor the local cuisine, and tast…
from €28 per person
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⏱ 7 hours 0
Experience Oaxaca through the people who call it home—craft pottery with a Zapotec artisan, taste local flavors at Tlacolula Market, and visit a family-owned mezcal palenque.
from €128 per person
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⏱ 7 hours 0
Discover the rich traditions of the Zapotec culture on a tour of Teotitlán del Valle. Learn about the symbolism of beeswax candles, the traditional Zapotec kitchen, natural pigm…
from €354 per group up to 5
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⏱ 2 days 0
Discover one of Oaxaca’s most spectacular mountain regions on a 2-day hiking escape with breathtaking cloud forest trails, indigenous villages, forest cabins, and authentic outd…
from €216 per person
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⏱ 8 hours 0
Discover the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, visit the Mitla Archeological Zone, and enjoy a traditional lunch in a private maguey field with mezcal, pulque, and creams.
from €257 per person
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⏱ 6 hours 0
Have 8–12 moles for breakfast, prepared by a local chef with international experience, and visit a Zapotec rug workshop and the El Tule Tree. Private, maximum of 4 people.
from €120 per person
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⏱ 6 hours 0
Discover the flavors of Oaxaca at the Tlacolula Market. Enjoy traditional BBQ, chocolate or atole, artisanal ice cream, and learn about the local history and culture.
from €82 per person
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⏱ 5 hours 0
Turn your transfer to Puerto Escondido into a unique cultural experience. Explore and learn about the black pottery and alebrije workshops, and enjoy a private trip to Puerto Es…
from €313 per group up to 3
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⏱ 7.5 hours 0
Embark on a cultural journey through San Martín Tilcajete, Santo Tomás Jalieza, and Ocotlán Market. Explore traditional crafts and immerse yourself in local artistry.
from €31 per person
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⏱ 9 hours 0
Embark on an 8-hour odyssey delving into Oaxaca's cultural heart. Explore traditional workshops, vibrant markets, and indulge in a curated culinary experience.
from €162 per person
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⏱ 12.5 hours 0
Explore Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte on a day tour to the Wooden Molinillos Workshop and Crystal Viewpoint in Ixtlán. Stroll through the Magical Town of Capulalpam amid pine forests.
from €97 per person
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⏱ 6 hours 0
Live the experience and connect with nature
from €58 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Oaxaca is an inland city at roughly 1,550 metres, with no beach and no harbour. Monte Albán is close; Hierve el Agua, Mitla and the craft villages require a longer road day. Pacific beaches are a separate journey of about two and a half hours each way on the newer highway, not a quick city excursion.
Good to know
For Zapotec and Mixtec heritage, Monte Albán, an exceptional regional food culture, mezcal and living craft traditions. The tours reflect that mix: archaeology, markets and cooking, distilleries, textiles, black pottery and alebrijes.
The archaeological zone is about 8 km west of the city. Traffic and the climb matter more than the distance; a transfer commonly takes around 25–40 minutes from the historic centre.
No. Allow roughly 1.5–2 hours each way by road depending on traffic, road conditions and stops. Combined tours with Mitla, El Tule and a mezcal distillery are long days, not a quick waterfall visit.
No. Oaxaca City is inland in a high valley and has neither beach nor harbour. Puerto Escondido is now roughly 2.5 hours away by the newer highway in normal conditions; Huatulco is farther.
Not for the historic centre. A car adds flexibility for the valleys, but guided day tours avoid parking, mountain-road navigation and deciding who drives after a mezcal tasting.
It is not a coastal resort and it is not a Maya destination. There are no city beaches, boat tours or nearby Maya ruins; the defining archaeology is Zapotec and Mixtec, and the main excursions run overland.
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