Things to do in Oaxaca

Activities, attractions and tours

Carrizalillo Beach showing a sandy beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views
Mexico featuring tranquil scenes, desert views and building ruins
Oaxaca which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and a sunset
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Puerto Escondido which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach


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What to do in Oaxaca


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Areas of Oaxaca

Oaxaca featuring a city

Oaxaca Centro

5/5(21 area reviews)

Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring.

Oaxaca Centro
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Sector L

Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sector L
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Puerto Escondido Centro

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Puerto Escondido Centro. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Puerto Angelito Beach and Carrizalillo Beach are a few top places to visit.

Puerto Escondido Centro
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Crucecita

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at Mercado Tres de Mayo or El Zócalo.

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Ruta Independencia

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Museum of Oaxacan Culture.

Ruta Independencia
Chahue Beach featuring a park

Chahue

While visiting Chahue, you might make a stop by sights like Chahue Beach and Santa Cruz Bay.

Chahue