Top Oaxaca Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 5

Mexico claims more than 1,000 species of birds, and 75% of them can be found in Oaxaca. On this tour, you’ll hit three of the state’s best spots, scouting for kingfishers, jacanas, mountaingems, and dozens more. With your guide leading the way—and providing snacks—you’ll be sure to scratch a few lifers off your list.

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.

Combine nature and culture and learn all about Oaxaca's world-class gourmet coffee on this guided tour from Huatulco. In the company of a biologist guide, learn about the biodiversity of Huatulco and how its coffee is produced. You'll meet the locals who plant, grow, pick, and roast the coffee and enjoy incredible Sierra Madre landscapes.

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.

On a cliff overlooking the ocean, the lost city of Copalita—today the Bocana del Rio Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park—marks the only ruins yet found on the Oaxaca coast. Dating back to 500 BC, the city’s origins still aren’t fully understood. On this tour, you’ll travel back in time to the ancient ruins, visit the town of Crucecita, taste Oaxacan dishes, and more.

Enjoy an afternoon of adventure away from civilization! Experience an excursion of approximately 12 hours duration from Bahías de Huatulco to its surroundings to enjoy 3 activities in 1 afternoon and spend your best holidays on the coast. The first activity is the release of turtles on the brush beach, one of the most recognized on the coast, characterized by the fact that thousands of turtles arrive every year. The second activity is to ride a horse through the fields of crops and cattle of the community to reach the beach port ground where the landscape will be the setting for spectacular photos, watching the sunset and time to eat. And end with the third activity, which is bioluminescence, where we will board a boat in the Manialtepec Lagoon to enjoy the phenomenon of nature that helps to charge us with energy and have a special night, returning to the hotels at approximately 12 at night.

Casa Convite is the only comprehensive space in Oaxaca dedicated to promoting the culture of mezcal, here you will learn to recognize an authentic mezcal. We will start in our Tasting Room, designed for a professional tasting. You will discover the whole process; from agave planting to mezcal certification. We will guide you through high quality artisan mezcales made with rare and wild agaves. At the end of this experience you will be able to identify what a mezcal is, its quality and its manufacturing process.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get a taste of Oaxaca’s history, culture, and landscapes when you embark on this full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, visit a Mesoamerican archaeological site as well as the Tule Tree and Hierve el Agua waterfall. Shop for souvenirs at a local artisan textile workshop and visit a mezcal factory to see how the smoky drink is made.

Book this private tour that will take you directly from Huatulco to Oaxaca, taking the hassle out of the journey so you can relax the entire way. Just meet your driver at the designated meeting point, then get settled into your air-conditioned vehicle. If you need to stop along the way, that’s no problem, since this is a private, flexible ride just for you and your party.

Enjoy a Private Tour with family or friends; ideal for groups of 4 to 19 people. Fall in love with incredible landscapes and take the ideal photo with plenty of time and without haste. Make a visit at your own pace with extended time if you wish, without depending on the itinerary of a mass group. During this Private Tour you will be accompanied by a guide and driver in a modern Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle. In addition, if you are Mexican, you can take advantage of the discounts for nationals at each site (only if applicable) such as student discount or free entry on Sundays. We will pass by you to your hotel to visit the most emblematic places of this route such as the Archaeological Zone of Monte Albán, Arrazola (craft town where they create Alebrijes), the Ex-Convent of Cuilapan de Guerrero, Zaachila (indigenous village with multiple restaurants of typical food) and San Bartolo Coyotepec (creators of the Black Clay) to finally return to their hotel.

You will meet and tour the archaeological area, the Zapotec constructions closest to the city of Oaxaca. Monte Alban, capital of the Zapotecs in pre-Hispanic times, located at the top of the mountain, this wonderful archaeological area tours it in an average of 2 hours with certified guide.

This adventure starts from Huatulco Bays. The first stop will be the Pre-Hispanic Probete, where you can taste cocoa, coffee and mezcal, as well as know the artisan process of tortillas. Our main destination is the waterfalls, where crystal clear water and natural surroundings invite you to enjoy the strength and freshness of the main waterfall. Then you will discover hidden caves that gives a mysterious touch to the adventure. You’ll also experience the thrill of sliding off the zip line and taking in the beauty of the surroundings. The place naturally gives the most fearless, the opportunity to climb to challenge their limits. After this adventure, we head to Finca la Gloria restaurant, where you will taste a traditional Oaxacan meal, including black mole with chicken, pot beans, carnitas and handmade tortillas. The waterfalls, along with the natural landscape and exciting activities, will make this tour an unforgettable experience.

This is a full day Guided trip to Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Yagul & Tree of Tule, including a delicious lunch. 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.

This is not a traditional tour, it is a completely personalized experience designed around you. Instead of following a fixed itinerary, you will have the freedom to choose the places that most interest you: from archaeological areas and traditional villages to artisan workshops and natural wonders. What really makes this experience unique is the guide behind it. The main attractions of Oaxaca are distributed in different valleys, so not all can be combined in a single day without sacrificing the quality of the tour. Our team is in charge of designing the best route according to your interests, ensuring a well organized and unhurried experience. Designed for private groups, this tour offers flexibility, comfort and a much more authentic way to discover Oaxaca. More than a tour, it’s having a local expert design your perfect day.

This adventure begins in the historic center of the city, where we will have our meeting point and pick you up in one of our units. For our first experience, we will head to Santiago Matatlan, the Mezcal Capital of the World. Here, you will be part of the process of making mezcal. You will cut agave, taste cooked maguey, pack your own bottle and get to know our ripened mezcal cava. But the most amazing thing hardly comes, and it is our tasting of more than 12 different Mezcales. Any of you like it? We can try it again. And finally, we will visit the maguey fields where we will discover why it is such a noble plant. You take care of enjoying and taking photographs, that teach you and have fun we will take care of.

Un inolvidable viaje de un día entero por una ruta única en el mundo, directo al corazón de Oaxaca, diseñada para sumergirte en su rica historia, su vibrante cultura y su impresionante belleza natural. Creemos en una experiencia transparente, auténtica y “sin sorpresas” con grupos pequeños (máximo 13 personas) para garantizar que pueda hablar con los artesanos y escuchar al guía. Esto no es solo un viaje turístico, es una experiencia única llena de cultura, naturaleza y tradición oaxaqueña acompañada por los verdaderos expertos.

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in the village of Zimatan, about 25 minutes from Huatulco, during this family-friendly culinary experience. Savor an 8-course seasonal menu prepared with locally-sourced ingredients and learn about the traditional flavors used in each dish. During your tour, you'll also have time to shop for souvenirs. Plus, drinks and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Learn about fishing techniques, types of seafood, and ways to prepare dishes during this half-day interactive cooking class in the coastal town of Huatulco. Prepare Baja-style fish tacos, ceviche, and more, as well as hear about the history of fishing in the area and the significance of the ocean and rivers to the community.

Satisfy your curiosity about Zipolite, one of Mexico’s most famous nudist beaches, without stressing about the arrival logistics. Instead, forget about unreliable public transport and opt for this convenient round-trip excursion, which includes bilingual onboard commentary so you can learn more about Oaxaca’s coastline than you would alone.