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Give back while on vacation in Oaxaca. This tour offers you the chance to make a difference by helping to release a baby sea turtle into the wild. After the release, and learning all about sea turtles, you'll have time to relax on the beach and watch the sun setting over the Pacific Ocean.

Experience the best of Oaxaca in one unforgettable day with Zapotecos Tours. Be amazed by the majestic Tule Tree, the ancient Montezuma cypress with the widest trunk in the world, and spend 3 hours at Hierve el Agua exploring its stunning petrified waterfalls and refreshing yourself in its natural mineral pools. Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring local flavors and vegan options, then dive into the history of Mitla with a certified bilingual guide. Discover the rich textile traditions of Teotitlán del Valle, where artisans create wool rugs using natural dyes and ancestral techniques. To complete your experience, explore the world of mezcal with a visit to a traditional distillery, where you’ll learn about its artisanal production process and enjoy a guided tasting. Everything is included so you can experience Oaxaca with comfort, culture, nature, and flavor—all in one incredible tour.

Discover the tastes and textures of Oaxaca during a cooking workshop right in the heart of the city. Join a small group and visit a local market to gather ingredients for your class. There's no set menu, so the group can select which traditional dishes to make. Learn about the origins of each dish and several techniques during your hands-on class. Your tour end with the delicious meal that you've created.

Bursting with culture and cuisine, Oaxaca is a Mexican city you’ll want to make the most of. This private and personalized tour helps you maximize your time by focusing on attractions that interest you—whether colorful street art in Jalatlaco and Xochimilco or street food stalls in Oaxaca’s markets. Flexible durations and hotel pickup add convenience to your authentic exploration.

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua. Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls. The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. There you can go hiking with local guides, or enjoy the spas that are there. After visiting this wonderful place, on the way back to the city we visit one of the most popular mezcal distilleries in Oaxaca. There you can do a mezcal tasting completely free of charge, and taste the different flavors of mezcals that exist. The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, and includes entrance fees to Hierve el Agua

Come with me, an art historian, to explore the Urban Mythology and Colonial Art in Oaxaca’s Historic Center. Guided by a compass that doesn’t point north, but to the past, and a vintage map marked with legends, symbols, and colonial architecture, we’ll begin an exploration through the city’s founding neighborhoods. Along the way, you’ll discover secrets carved into temples and haunted alleyways, following the traces left behind by those who lived in Oaxaca centuries ago. A unique experience for explorers of the invisible. By the end of the tour you will have mapped the city in a historical way, eaten an ice cream and learned some new ways to taste mezcal.

On our Secret Food Tours: Oaxaca, you'll enjoy a variety of traditional local foods. Journey through all facets of Mexican cuisine, from traditional "abuelita" recipes to Tlayudas freshly made in a local spot, and the delicious taste of the famous black Mole. Our tour visits two local markets for your delight: Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Mercado Benito Juárez. Before walking towards the Zócalo, a charming square brimming with history, stunning architecture, and culture. Oaxaca’s old town is the perfect area to experience the colorful atmosphere and discover the vibrant flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine. Throughout the walk, you'll experience historical and charming streets as we head towards a beloved local terrace for our final bites. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Oaxaca's most delicious dishes, strolled through the most picturesque streets, and gained a better understanding of our culture and history. Plus, don't forget our Secret Dish!

Make the most of your time at shore when you embark on a sightseeing tour of Huatulco with a focus on the local culture. Visit the area’s most historical sights, such as the La Crucecita catholic church, take a drive along the coast, and shop for souvenirs at a local market. You also have the opportunity to sample the regional cuisine at a local restaurant (at your own expense).

We are the only ones to take you to know Monte Alban and Boil the water in one day. But not only are those two places we also add the process of one of the most important drinks we have in Oaxaca that is Mezcal, and the most recognized textile we have that are the Teotitlan wool mats of the valley. Monte Alban the archaeological site par excellence, Learn the history of the hand of one of the tourist guides. It boils attractive natural water in the Sierra de Oaxaca, is visited by thousands of people a year. Place where you can take the time to swim or walk to reach the foot of petrified waterfalls over 35 meters high. Mezcal typical drink that is currently considered one of the most important alcoholic beverages in the world, You will have the opportunity to know its process and tasting with more than 15 types of agaves endemic to Oaxaca. Teotitlán del Valle preserves the tradition of its textiles with the famous wool mats and their natural dyes.

Learn about Mexican culture and arts while having fun and expressing your creativing with this activity. You'll visit the village of Arrazola and meet a family of artisans who have been making alebrije folk art sculptures for decades. Learn about the carving and painting process, then get the chance to paint your own animal figurine. Keep your creation as a souvenir to remember your time in Mexico.

Learn all about the taco scene on this guided tour in Huatulco. You’ll be in a group, so you’ll keep costs down and maybe make some new friends too. The tour includes convenient hotel pickup and round-trip transportation, then your guide will take you around Huatulco to show you the essential taco spots.

Visit Hierve el Agua, a smoke kitchen, and the Zapotec village of Teotitlán del Valle on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Admire the petrified waterfalls, enjoy a leisurely dip in the warm waters, then head to a traditional smoke kitchen for lunch. Finally, explore Teotitlán del Valle and learn about Zapotec weaving traditions. Your tour includes round-trip transport from central Oaxaca, but entrance fees and lunch are at your expense.

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.

In an hour and 15 minutes we will explore the market that is only possible to visit on Mondays. Blocks and blocks of products, toys, clothing, shoes, fruits, vegetables, artisanal remedies, animals and more is what we will see and live the experience of a real Mexican market. Practice your Spanish while you do some shopping. Delight yourself walking through the streets of the Pochutla market, the smells, sounds and all the products you will see will transport you to the real Mexico. Don't let them tell you about this experience, live it! Visit the town of Pochutla

Book this small group foodie tour to explore some of Puerto Escondido’s local culinary secrets. Besides tasting several dishes (enough for a sizable lunch), you’ll also tour the city and check out both the old and new parts. To keep you refreshed, you’ll be served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks-perfect for your walk through the city.

Find culture, history, and excellent souvenir shopping on this small-group guided tour of the city of Oaxaca. Explore by foot the ‘zocalo’ (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.

Immerse yourself in Huatulco's natural beauty—and explore an unspoiled side of the region that many other visitors miss—on this full-day nature excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head into the Sierra Madre Mountains, where you can watch for tropical birds and reptiles, learn about the region from your guide, and enjoy a refreshing dip at Emerald Falls. Then, enjoy a delicious Mexican lunch, with beverages included.

Hola! I’m Alvaro, and together we’ll embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of mezcal. Our adventure begins as we head to my picturesque hometown of Mitla, surrounded by beautiful mountains and endless agave fields. For my family and me, mezcal is more than just a drink — it’s part of our identity, our culture, and our way of life. Driven by my passion to share our Zapotec traditions, we’ll walk through the agave fields, learning how each variety contributes to the unique flavors and aromas of mezcal. Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking landscapes, capture incredible photos, and share plenty of laughs. Next, we’ll visit my family’s artisanal distillery, where I’ll guide you through every step of the traditional production process — from roasting the agave in an underground stone oven to the final distillation. You’ll feel the dedication and love that goes into every drop. We’ll finish our experience with a tasting of different mezcal varieties, paired with a delicious, authentic Oaxacan meal prepared with local ingredients. Throughout the tour, I’ll be by your side, making sure you feel at home. My goal is to make your journey into the world of mezcal not just a tour — but a memory you’ll cherish forever.

Learn all about the alebrijes sculptures of Oaxacan-Mexican folk art at a workshop in San Martin Tilcajete. Visit a workshop to watch artisans carve and paint the figures, then paint your own figure with guidance from the experts. This tour includes a local guide, round-trip transportation from Oaxaca, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Great for travelers who enjoy making art and meeting local artisans.

Learn more about Oaxacan heritage on a half-day excursion to Mitla. Join a small group and visit the ancient archaeological complex of Mitla. Learn about the Zapotecs who built this incredible structure, and enjoy free time to explore the ruins. You will also visit a local workshop where you can see the traditional way of making Oaxacan textiles with natural dyes.

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua. Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls. The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. There you can go hiking with local guides, or take a dip in to the pool. After visiting this wonderful place, on the way back to the city we visit one of the most popular mezcal distilleries in Oaxaca. There you can do a mezcal tasting completely free of charge, and taste the different flavors of mezcals that exist. The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, and includes entrance fees to Hierve el Agua.

Discover Monte Alban with a local bilingual guide who shares little-known truths about Zapotec culture. You taste ancient mezcal in an authentic palenque, seeing the traditional production process step by step. You know the craft workshops of black clay and alebrijes, with local artisans who work in front of you, preserving centuries-old techniques. Convenient transport between each point, collected from your accommodation in the historic center, so that all day is dedicated to living the Oaxacan culture.

Discover the highlights of Oaxaca on a full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the Monte Albán archaeological complex, founded around 500 B.C., make three more stops, at local houses and craft workshops to see the process of: handmade black mud figurines and pieces; textiles and crafts woven by women on looms tied to their waists; finally, woodcut and painted pieces known as alebrijes. Learn about the rich history and culture of Oaxaca from your guide as you explore.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this tour visits four attractions outside of Oaxaca de Juárez, in a full day of sightseeing. After morning pickup, head to the Monte Albán archaeological zone—one of the most significant archeological sites in the Oaxaca Valley. After spending roughly two hours exploring the site, visit Cuilapan de Guerrero, Arrazola, and San Bartolo Coyotepec, where artisans create elaborate objects from black clay.