Top Oaxaca Active & Outdoor Classes

Discover the exciting world of surfing with a private lesson in Puerto Escondido. Join your private instructor and learn the basics of surfing, from ocean etiquette to techniques. Then, take to the water to try and catch your first wave. For intermediate and advanced surfers, your instructor helps you to improve your technique.

This cooking class is developed through deep research with people specialized in pre-Hispanic food, we seek to spread the heritage value of Oaxaca vegetarian food. Together with a traditional Cook we will tour the neighborhood and buy the freshest products for our dishes.

Indulge in a day designed to nourish body and soul on a 1-day wellness retreat in Mazunte. You’ll enjoy several different activities—including yoga, learning to give a water massage, and an art-and-craft session—surrounded by nature. Plus, you’ll enjoy an intimate atmosphere in a small group.

What makes this experience special is the perfect combination of adventure, nature, and local culture. It's not just a hike; it's a day designed to disconnect from the hustle and bustle, breathe fresh air, and explore spectacular trails in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca. Plus, everything is designed for your worry-free enjoyment: routes tailored to your level, stops at local restaurants serving authentic food, and my knowledge of the region's flora, fauna, and culture. If you're looking for an authentic experience, away from the crowds and in touch with nature, this is the ideal plan for you.

This experience is led by Laura, a yoga and sound healing guide whose voice is the main instrument. Through intuitive chanting, live sound healing, and mindful guidance, each session creates a deeply grounding and heart-opening experience. A unique offering in Puerto Escondido, focused on presence, authenticity, and emotional connection.

Looking for a different and fun experience in Mitla, Oaxaca? This dance class is perfect for those who want to move to the rhythm of bachata, salsa and other Latin rhythms. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never danced before, here it’s about enjoying, laughing and connecting. At the end of the day, she recorded her routine on video as a souvenir of this unique experience. Ideal for adventurous couples who want to take more than just souvenirs!

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.

What makes this experience special is the combination of personalized coaching, local knowledge, and a relaxed environment designed for beginner surfers. Unlike crowded surf lessons, our sessions maintain small instructor ratios, allowing for individual guidance, clear feedback, and a more comfortable learning experience in the water. Our local instructors combine surf coaching with ocean awareness, safety fundamentals, and beginner-friendly techniques to help you build confidence from your first waves. Each lesson takes place at the best beginner-friendly surf spot for the day (usually Carrizalillo, La Punta, or another beach selected based on wave and safety conditions). More than a surf lesson, this is an authentic Puerto Escondido surf experience focused on progression, ocean connection, and enjoying the process of learning to surf.