Top Oaxaca Outdoor Activities

Take the opportunity to spot whales, dolphins, rays, and more in their natural habitat off the coast of Oaxaca during this half-day, small-group boat ride. A multilingual guide will be on hand to provide insight, while the captain navigates to the best spots for sightings and even swimming that many travelers miss.

Explore the breathtaking bays of Huatulco on a tour where you'll have the opportunity to spot dolphins, turtles, and witness the seasonal migration of whales. Along the way, we'll pass by the impressive "Bufadero" blowhole, one of the largest known, and visit the stunning Cacaluta Bay, which has been featured in movies and television commercials. Additionally, we'll stop by the beautiful beaches of La India for snorkeling and El Maguey. While at El Maguey, be sure to try the famous pineapple stuffed with seafood dish at the restaurant. We have a special schedule for people coming on a cruise ship.

Explore Oaxaca by bike with a reduced group of 6 riders, accompanied by professional guides. Discover the most iconic places of Oaxaca city’s Historic Center, doing strategic stops into its most emblematic places and neighborhoods, learning about their traditions, and the rich culture of Oaxaca.

Spend the day in the great outdoors and explore Chacahua National Park on this guided tour with a small group. Take a boat ride through the lagoons to discover the fauna and flora of the region including mangroves, crocodiles, and iguanas. After lunch (own expense), enjoy free time to explore the island, snorkel in the pristine waters, or swim in the ocean before heading back to your hotel.

Spend a few hours cruising rugged trails and lush jungle on a quad bike tour of Huatulco. Get in your vehicle and explore the deciduous forest by crossing several trails and the Copalite River. Enjoy time to swim in the refreshing waters of the river and relax on its banks before returning to the starting point.

Explore both the towns and forest of Sierra Norte on this guide hike of the Pueblos Mancomunados. You’ll learn all about the history, culture, and more of the town and community, and then you’ll head into nature. Hike on a beautiful trail with flowers, pines, oaks, and more. You’ll also hike over a hanging bridge for a little thrill.

We will get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy. Designed for people who enjoy cycling and want to know special places. We carry out our experience with a professional team, we will leave from Oaxaca City by bicycle, visit several places in 2 towns of Oaxaca. The first is 10 km from the city and is the warm town of Santa Maria El Tule where we will know the gastronomy market and we can make a traditional breakfast (option with Food), then visit the majestic millennial tree. The second place 6 km from the Tule is Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, we go to the village dam and if we have time we can know the house - workshop of a leather or leather craftsman and a traditional bread workshop. Note: Departure and return is by bicycle and from the office or space destined in the city center (35 km round on average). Experience in the use of the bicycle is necessary.

Puerto Escondido’s beaches might look stunning in the sunshine, but they appear even better after dark when they’re illuminated by bioluminescent plankton. This evening tour takes you to one of the prime places to spot the underwater phenomenon, and includes round-trip rides from your accommodation so you don’t have to worry about traveling after dark.

Oaxaca's FAVORITE ride to visit the legendary Tule Tree, the WIDEST tree in the world. A must do while you're here! Skip the hassle of figuring out routes, dealing with traffic, or risking getting lost. This guided bike tour offers the safest and most enjoyable way to visit the Tule Tree, while experiencing an active, informative and fun day. Ride through carefully selected paths with a local expert who ensures a smooth, organized, and enriching experience from start to finish. WHY US: Safe, carefully planned cycling route. Local guide with cultural insights. No need to worry about logistics or navigation. Mechanical support throughout the entire ride. A smoother, more enjoyable and rewarding alternative to renting a bike or going on your own. IDEAL FOR: Active travelers looking for a safe, authentic, and well-organized way to explore beyond the city. REQUIREMENTS: Participants must know how to ride a bike and feel confident riding 20 km. SEE DETAILED ITINERARY BELOW

Explore the beautiful beaches and vibrant coral reefs of Huatulco National Park on this half-day tour. Only certified tour guides can accompany visitors within the park, so this tour provides a great opportunity to learn more about the local flora and fauna during a short guided hike along one of the park’s trails. Follow your guide to a secluded beach, where you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling (snorkel gear is included) along the reefs.

Ideal for people who have little time to visit the city of Oaxaca and want to explore the most emblematic places of the surroundings in terms of nature, gastronomy, culture and natural beauty, as we will visit very early Hierve el Agua to avoid crowds and tour the only place in the world that has petrified waterfalls, we will try the local cuisine at lunchtime in a local Market, we will appreciate the effort and value of making the wool mats one of the most important Oaxacan crafts; the objective is to show you the beauty of Oaxaca traveling as a local and that at the end of the tour you can take a better perspective of the essence of Oaxaca.

Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to release sea turtles into the ocean when you book this excursion. With a private guide, depart your hotel in Huatulco and drive towards Puerto Escondido to Coyote Escobilla Beach. This is where thousands of turtles come to lay their eggs every year. You can watch the eggs hatch and help the baby turtles into the water, if necessary.

Come with us! We want to share our passion for marine experiences with you in this real adventure. See dolphins in their natural habitat! this activity has become very popular lately, that means more boats looking for dolphins, and WE WANT YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE FREEDOM OF NATURE SO WE WILL LOOK FOR SCHOOL OF DOLPHINS WHERE NOT SOO MANY BOATS SO YOU CAN ENJOY THE TRIP!!

Enjoy a day cruise along the picturesque coastline of Huatulco, and see a side of the region many other visitors miss out on. Aboard a modern catamaran, cruise the series of bays that surrounds the city with views of the Sierra Madre mountains in the background. Swim, snorkel (equipment separate expense), sunbathe, and then enjoy a local lunch (own expense). As you go, look for marine life like turtles, whales, and dolphins.

Hierve el Agua is a stunning natural phenomenon located in the mountains outside Oaxaca’s Central Valleys. A petrified waterfall with spectacular views across the Sierra, the uniqueness of this place will blow you away. Imagine pools of water that are formed by natural springs from within the mountain, located on a natural shelf overlooking the valley below... Hierve el Agua is almost like a landscape from another planet. You can either select the full day Guided trip to Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan del Valle, Yagul & Tree of Tule, including a delicious lunch, or if you prefer a shorter trip, you can select the Express tour to just visit Hierve el Agua.

The geographical position favors us to observe whales, dolphins, turtles and much more while sailing in the kayak in calm waters, we have contact with the most 95% of the time on the tour, so it is highly recommended for biologists, explorers and passionate about the sea.

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 about sea turtles, relax on the beach and watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. Hotel pickup from most centrally located Huatulco hotels is included for convenience.

Take part in a meaningful conservation experience without the challenge of understanding local efforts on your own. This guided visit to Escobilla Sanctuary connects you with ongoing sea turtle protection initiatives, with expert insight into their life cycle. With transport included, you can focus on the experience—culminating in a memorable turtle release on the beach.

Discover the beautiful pools of Hierve el Agua on a small-group tour from Oaxaca that also includes a tasting of artisanal mezcal. This tour combines the curation of a guided experience with independent time to explore Hierve el Agua—you can swim, snap photos, or just take in the scenery. A stop for an optional lunch (own expense) features a range of Oaxacan specialties for a great introduction to regional cuisine.

Enrich your mind and body, and give yourself some time to relax with this water-based healing experience. Benefit from the luxury of the experience being completely personalized to suit your needs. Start with a chat outside the pool, then enjoy a fusion of massage, relaxation techniques, stretching, and cradling in the water; all with an aim to provide deep relaxation, and melt away stress and tension.

Oaxaca doesn't need an introduction — but this hunt will make you fall for it all over again. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Oaxaca on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Marvel at the Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, one of Mexico's most dazzling Baroque churches • Wander the Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca, a living museum of Zapotec plants and traditions • Dive into the Mercado Benito Juárez, where the colors, smells, and flavors of Oaxacan life collide Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. A city that hits all the senses at once — this tour makes sure you catch every detail.

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.

Oaxacan food is nationally and internationally recognized. The markets of Oaxaca are the best option to taste the true traditional food! This tour will give you the best introduction to Oaxacan cuisine. You will be able to understand everything that happens in the markets and clarify your doubts while you explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

Explore Oaxaca’s pottery, textiles, and other artisanal goods on this half-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit three towns famous for their crafts—San Bartolo Coyotepec, Santo Tomás Jalieza, and San Martin Tilcajete. Led by an informative local guide, you’ll find the best spots for exquisite black pottery, embroidered belts, shawls, and handbags, and gorgeous alebrijes, the colorful wood sculptures carved from the copal tree.