Top Oaxaca Outdoor Activities - page 3

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.

Heighten your chances of spotting wild dolphins on a boat cruise from Puerto Escondido, the ideal choice for travelers interested in nature and wildlife. With the help of your guide’s local knowledge, you’ll sail the Pacific Ocean in search of five dolphin species and get unobstructed views of secluded beaches from the water. Plus, convenient hotel pickup is included.

Discover Oaxaca's most magnificent pre-Columbian archaeological site on a tour to Monte Alban, which is perched on a vast mountaintop expanse with spectacular 360-degree views of Oaxaca Valley. In the company of an expert guide, explore the complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court, and 170 excavated tombs.

Support conservation in Mexico with a visit to the Escobilla Sanctuary. Get picked up at your hotel for a small-group transfer to this sanctuary, a local destination for eco-tourism. Learn about the work being done to protect nature and support sustainability in the local community. Witness a sea turtle release on the beach and hear stories about how these creatures reproduce.

You will enjoy 6 pools of hot springs embedded in the mountains of the Sierra. Relaxation in contact with nature and the sound of the river. Delight your view of the spectacular landscape of the river and vegetation. Enjoy peace of mind and help relax your musculoskeletal system, purify toxins and eliminate joint pain. Forget about stress and everyday life enjoying a moment of total relaxation and harmony with your interior.

Explore two of Oaxaca’s most iconic experiences in one unforgettable day! Start with a scenic drive to Hierve el Agua, where you’ll swim in natural mineral pools with jaw dropping valley views. Then time for a delicious Oaxacan lunch at a local spot most tourists miss. Finish visiting a traditional mezcal distillery to learn how this sacred drink is made with a bottomless mezcal tasting included! Unlike larger groups, we keep our tours small and personalized, so you get more time to connect with the culture. Perfect for couples, families, and solo travelers who want an authentic adventure!

Explore Huatulco city with a knowledgeable guide on a tour designed to cover the highlights, from traditional Oaxacan foods to handicrafts, landmarks, and locally distilled mezcal spirits. It’s the perfect way to get a first taste of the city, or to get your bearings before exploring on your own. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Bahias de Huatulco by climate-controlled vehicle ensures a comfortable excursion.

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.

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.

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.

For this activity we go to the hotel and go to the Escobilla Ecotourism Center to visit a turtle camp, in this beautiful place we will be part of the turtle release, the guide will explain the importance of preserving the species of turtles that reach the beaches of the coast and the entire care process until they reach the sea and continue their life cycle.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of the Oaxaca Valley. This tour packs in four top destinations into one day. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola, and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery.

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.

Cover the best of Oaxaca’s coastal attractions on a day trip that saves you the hassle of car hire and planning. You'll stop at seaside gems such as Mazunte, Ventanilla, and Zipolite—where you can stop to swim and soak up the sun—and receive personalized attention from your guide in a small group limited to only 12 people.

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.

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.

Departing from Santa María Huatulco, you can watch newborn turtles journey to the sea in a turtle sanctuary before witnessing the wonder of bioluminescent plankton in the Manialtepec lagoon. This tour takes care of transportation and tickets, so you don't have to waste time booking separate activities or renting a car.

You will know one of the natural wonders the giant Tule tree, which is more than 2000 years old, we will continue to the archaeological area of Mitla, unmatched by its varied ornamentation of its buildings, achieved through the system of geometric designs, then we will go to Teotitlán del valle, where the famous wool mats are made, we will continue our tour to Hierve el agua, where you can admire the petrified waterfalls, to conclude our tour we will visit a distillery of mezcal (the order of the visit is subject to change)

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.

Ideal for people who have little time to visit the city of Oaxaca and want to explore the most emblematic places in the surrounding area in terms of nature, gastronomy, culture and natural beauty, since we will visit Hier el agua very early to avoid crowds and tour the only place in the world that has petrified waterfalls, we will try the local cuisine at lunch time in a local market, we will appreciate the effort and value of making wool rugs, one of the most important Oaxacan crafts and finally we will admire natural beauties as is the Tule tree, which is the widest tree in the world; The goal is to show you the beauty of Oaxaca by traveling like a local and that at the end of the tour you can take away a better perspective of the essence of Oaxaca.

Discover the remote beauty of Mexico's Huatulco National Park during this boating excursion. Join a small group and board your vessel to explore several of the bays including Santa Cruz, Maguey, Cacaluta, and Chachacual. Stop at several locations to snorkel in the abundant reefs, relax on the pristine beaches, and observe the local wildlife.

The ancient Zapotec city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte Alban sits about 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) west of Oaxaca. With this tour, explore the hilltop archaeological site with a guide and enjoy views overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. That leaves enough time to visit the artisan towns of Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca is included.

Experience the thrill of canyoning on this adventure tour on the Zimatán River near Huatulco. Float downstream, slide down natural slides, abseil from rocks, and much more during your tour. Enjoy the adrenaline rush as you tackle the river and canyon obstacles. Then, tuck into a delicious lunch on the river before heading to a local beach to end your tour.

Take the hassle out of your arrival in or departure from Huatulco with this handy private airport transfer. Instead of wasting time lining up for taxis you can pick up your bags and head straight to your private shuttle, available at any time of day or night. One-way or return-trip transfers can be arranged to suit your needs.