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Things to do in Oaxaca
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in March, April, October, November and December.
Things to do
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Monte Albán
The Zapotec capital atop a leveled mountain, twenty-five centuries of history. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument3 hr≈ €5best in the morning
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Hierve el Agua
Petrified waterfalls and natural pools suspended above the valley. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryNature6 hr≈ €10takes the whole day
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Santo Domingo de Guzmán
A baroque church covered in gold, and the museum of cultures in the former convent. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument1 hr 30 min≈ €5best in the morning
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The 20 de Noviembre market
The grill aisle, where you choose your meat and have it grilled before your eyes, and tlayudas. On Wikipedia
FoodMarket1 hr 30 min≈ €8best in the afternoon
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A mezcal distillery
Agave roasted underground, crushed by a stone wheel, and a tasting at the palenque. On Wikipedia
FoodRelaxation4 hr≈ €25best in the afternoon
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Mitla
Zapotec palaces with geometric stone mosaics, unique in Mesoamerica. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument3 hr≈ €5best in the morning
When to go
The most pleasant months in Oaxaca: in March, April, October, November and December, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in March, where to go in April, where to go in October, where to go in November, where to go in December.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27 °C / 81 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 0 |
| February | 28 °C / 82 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 1 |
| March ideal | 31 °C / 88 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 1 |
| April ideal | 31 °C / 88 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 4 |
| May | 32 °C / 90 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 9 |
| June | 28 °C / 82 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 19 |
| July | 25 °C / 77 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 21 |
| August | 26 °C / 79 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 22 |
| September | 25 °C / 77 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 20 |
| October ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 16 |
| November ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 5 |
| December ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 1 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €25
- Mid-range
- €50
- Comfort
- €95
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 3.3 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Mexico
- Plugs
- Type A, B, 127 V
- Emergencies
- 911
- Driving
- On the right
Near Oaxaca
- Mexico City Mexico, 370 km
- Guadalajara and Tequila Mexico, 800 km
- Tulum Mexico, 1,040 km
- Cancún and the Riviera Maya Mexico, 1,130 km
- Los Cabos Mexico, 1,520 km
- Costa Rica Costa Rica, 1,580 km