Top Oaxaca Services in 2026

Start with a warm welcome and a refreshing homemade fruit drink Get hands-on making tortillas from scratch (yes, you’ll make your own!) ‍ Cook a traditional Mexican main dish full of rich, authentic flavors ️ End on a sweet note with a delicious homemade dessert ✨ Join us for a fun, friendly, and truly authentic cooking experience you’ll never forget!

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 at Cda. Zapotillo, 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).

Experience the culture, history, and traditions of Oaxaca on a private sightseeing tour of the area designed for travelers who want a meaningful local connection. Enjoy a curated itinerary that blends archeological wonders, artisan workshops, vibrant markets, family artisan workshops, and the region’s most iconic landscapes. Explore at your own pace, discover the stories behind Oaxaca’s heritage, and enjoy a personalized experience with a passionate guide.

Skip inauthentic tourist traps to discover Oaxaca’s diverse culinary scene on a market tour led by a food-researcher guide. Taste your way through local dishes, from traditional quesadillas to pre-Hispanic drinks such as tepache (a fermented pineapple dish) and pulque (agave wine). It’s a chance to immerse yourself in the colorful market scene, while sampling flavors many travelers overlook—with insights from a local to enrich every bite and sip.

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.

The best spots for your travel photos to Oaxaca, I know every corner of the historic center that will make you have the best photos of your visit to our beautiful city. I worked for 6 years as a photographer and videographer of the State Tourism Secretariat and I know where and the best hours for each photo, dare to take the best memory back. Delivery of photos is digitally in high resolution for them to publish on networks or if they want to print on their own, and delivery is in 3-5 days, light, shadow and color retouching is done. A download link will be sent by google Drive or Dropbox.

See the best of Huatulco in just half a day—and explore sights it'd be hard to visit on your own—on this time-saving tour. With round-trip transit from your hotel, getting around is easy. In the company of a guide, visit postcard-perfect Bocana Beach, stop at scenic overlooks, and enjoy a mezcal tasting. You’ll also have time to stroll around the plaza and browse the handicraft vendors before the tour's end.

Our day will begin with delicious coffee to give us energy for the adventure that awaits! Then we will jump in the van and drive to the area of Xoxocotlan, where the Salgados family will welcome us to their silver jewelry workshop. For over three generations, the Salgados have elevated Oaxacan jewelry design to a national level. From Xoxo we will head further down the road to San Martin Tilcajete, where we will visit the only workshop in Oaxaca where women are in charge of crafting Alebrijes. They explain and demonstrate the process, enlightening us on what it means to be a woman in a predominately male-run creative field. In the same town, we will stop at “Almuu,” a traditional comedor set in a garden surrounded by plants. Sample a family style lunch. Our last stop of the day is just a few minutes away in the town of Ocotlan, where a maestro sombrerero awaits us. Here we will learn the craft of hat making and you’ll have the opportunity to find a sombrero that is just for you.

• Receive eSIM QR Code within minutes. • Simply scan the designated QR Code to set up the eSIM. • Validity Date: eSIM plan starts upon installation. • Plan Type: Mobile Data only. Voice and SMS not supported. • Mobile Hotspot: Supported. • Billing: One-time prepaid package with no auto-renewals or contracts. • Compatibility: Works with eSIM-compatible devices that are not carrier locked. Please be aware that most devices bought in China and Hong Kong do not support eSIM. It’s advisable to check online to see if your device is eSIM-compatible, or contact your service provider. • Do ensure your travel plans are confirmed. No refunds or cancellations are given due to eSIM compatibility issues or changes in the itinerary. • Support: Please respond to the email from the Viator Supplier for any assistance or queries. • Expiration: Start using the eSIM within one-month of purchase. • *Connections to major local mobile network at 4G LTE or 5G speeds, depending on availability.

The photo shoot begins in the charming Xochimilco neighborhood, where you’ll feel at ease as we capture memorable moments from your trip. We will explore the city’s aqueduct and the colorful Oaxacan facades, perfect for your social networks. Wear changes of clothes to make the most of every place we visit. A highlight will be the photo in the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman, ensuring a spectacular postcard. We’ll pause for coffee and take more photos with your cell phone, including the beautiful theater of the city. We will close with a feast of traditional food and you will receive 15 edited photos and 30 in total, ready to share.

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.

Transform into a stunning Catrina or dapper Catrín during a creative 3 hours session in the vibrant streets of Oaxaca. With the expertise of a skilled makeup artist, you will receive a captivating transformation before stepping into a lively photoshoot led by a professional photographer renowned for their work in prestigious magazines. This immersive experience not only allows you to take home professional photos but also deepens your understanding of the Day of the Dead traditions. Connect with local artists, make new friends, and capture the essence of Oaxaca in unforgettable images.

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.

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.

Wanderlust Oaxaca adapts to the needs and interests of each person ensuring a unique and personalized experience. The flexibility and convenience of private tours allow customers to choose their own schedule and pace, giving them the freedom to enjoy the experience without haste. As local guides we have connections with the local community and offer access to places and experiences that are not available to ordinary tourists.

Hi! Welcome to Oaxaca! Without a doubt the best way to get to know a new destination is to walk along its streets and learn its history from a local. On this tour we will welcome you to the city to tour together the most emblematic places and one hidden gem!!! Join us to discover the magic of Oaxaca, enjoy its architecture, art, its colors, flavors and the best tips to eat as a local in the best restaurants and of course, street food. In addition to bars, activities and places of interest. This adventure is perfect if you are traveling alone or as a couple looking to connect with people from all over the world and local people.

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.

Visit Mitla, Tule, and Hierve del Agua in a single day on this multi-stop tour from Oaxaca. With round-trip transportation provided, it’s easy to move between the different sites and there’s no need to rent a car. Learn about the Zapotec people at the Mitla archaeological site, see a 2000-year-old tree at Tule, and swim in the natural pools at Hiever del Agua. Get the most out of your visit to the region through guided commentary on the local people, culture, and history.

We will leave the Historic Center of Oaxaca de Juárez to head to Teotitlan del Valle. Our second stop will be Santiago Matatlán, the Mezcal Capital of the World, where you will be part of the process of making the mezcal, cut agave, taste cooked maguey, package your own bottle and get to know our matured 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/agave fields aboard a barrel-shaped truck, along the way we will talk about its cultivation, varieties, and discover why it is such a noble plant. You will taste other drinks such as: pulque, cured, mead and tepache. You take care of enjoying and taking photographs, that teach you and have fun we will take care of.

Explore Huatulco with a dedicated guide on this half-day private tour. You’ll enjoy personalized attention and a flexible schedule, as well as all included transportation, as you take in the sights at your own pace. Check out La Bocana Beach, where the river meets the ocean, as well as a local mezcal factory for a tasting and some of the downtown shops to browse for souvenirs.

The tour includes observation points overlooking the ocean and Copalita River. Walk surrounded by jungle and viewpoints, scenic views of the river delta, lagoon and sea, you will discover how ancient civilizations connected their worldview with nature that still defines the identity of Huatulco.

Start your adventure from your hotel or Airbnb in Oaxaca. We travel by van to Mitla, where the bike tour begins. Pedal between agave fields towards the village of Xaagá, as you discover rural life: peasants working the land, adobe craftsmen and looms, and an old forgotten hacienda. Continue to the prehistoric caves of Mitla. There we left the bikes and started a 2-hour hike on mountain trails until we reached impressive rock art shows, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, we decided as a group whether to continue cycling or transport to the archaeological site of Mitla. Explore this best preserved archaeological site in Mexico, with a certified bilingual guide, admiring its famous stone mosaics and ceremonial architecture. We close the experience with a comfortable return to Oaxaca, closing an unforgettable day full of adventure, history and unique landscapes.

Dare the experience into professional photography. Let be guided to reveal yourself through creativity & explore the area in a fun and adventurous way. You will remember this moment, and have iconic images of this Oaxacan experience.