Top Oaxaca City Nature Parks

Escape the bustle of Oaxaca City for an adventurous day trip including hiking and a mezcal tasting. Travel to Hierve el Agua to see its calcified “waterfalls” (rock formations that resemble waterfalls) and then hike to Las Salinas for a swim beneath a waterfall. Finish the day with a visit to a family-owned distillery to learn about how mezcal is made and enjoy a tasting.

Wander around the beautiful city of Oaxaca and discover its art on this guided half-day tour. Learn about the ancestral techniques used by the artists in Oaxaca as well as about the artists themselves. Visit murals, studios, and galleries and participate in a printing at a local art studio that you’ll be able to take home as a souvenir.

Learn all about the Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, on this private walking tour in Xoxocotlan. Your guide gives you an in-depth look at the traditional celebration, where the dead are revered. Pause to sample a classic Day of the Dead treat, either "pan de muerto" or a Mexican hot chocolate, as you admire the colorful decor and flickering candles. This is a private tour for you and your party, so feel free to ask lots of questions and go at your own pace while you take in the festivities.

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.