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Oaxaca City: Cultural Heritage, Mezcal & Culinary Traditions

Immerse yourself in Oaxaca City, Mexico’s premier destination for indigenous history and world-class gastronomy. Wander through vibrant colonial streets, visit the stunning Templo de Santo Domingo, and feast on complex moles at local markets. From the ancient Zapotec ruins of Monte Albán to artisanal mezcal tastings, this highland gem offers an authentic soul-stirring adventure through Mexican craftsmanship.

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Attractions in Oaxaca City

Hierve el Agua
Hierve el Agua
4.8(4609)
Monte Albán
Monte Albán
4.8(2862)
Tule Tree (Arbol del Tule)
Tule Tree (Arbol del Tule)
4.8(3109)
Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden (Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca)
Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden (Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca)
4.8(124)
Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church (Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán)
Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church (Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán)
4.9(817)
20 de Noviembre Market (Mercado 20 de Noviembre)
20 de Noviembre Market (Mercado 20 de Noviembre)
4.9(1182)
Benito Juarez Market (Mercado Benito Juarez)
Benito Juarez Market (Mercado Benito Juarez)
4.9(1093)
San Antonio Arrazola
San Antonio Arrazola
4.6(574)
Cuilapam Convent (Ex Convento de Cuilápam)
Cuilapam Convent (Ex Convento de Cuilápam)
4.6(255)
Abastos Market (Central de Abastos)
Abastos Market (Central de Abastos)
4.8(202)
Oaxaca Culture Museum (Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca)
Oaxaca Culture Museum (Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca)
4.6(25)
Benito Juárez Home (Casa de Benito Juárez)
Benito Juárez Home (Casa de Benito Juárez)
4.6(24)
Casa Crespo
Casa Crespo
Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
4.9(1073)
Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
4.8(886)
The Mezcal Journey
The Mezcal Journey
4.9(274)
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
4.7(1098)
Hierve el Agua Half Day trip in the morning
Hierve el Agua Half Day trip in the morning
5.0(71)
Hierve el agua half day tour
Hierve el agua half day tour
4.7(94)
Tradicional Mezcal Experience in Oaxaca-Visit a Family Distillery
Tradicional Mezcal Experience in Oaxaca-Visit a Family Distillery
4.8(69)
Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes
Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes
5.0(267)
Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included
Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included
4.8(396)
Tour Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle and Mezcal
Tour Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle and Mezcal
4.9(199)
Essence Zapoteca Monte Albán, Barro Negro and Alebrijes for a day.
Essence Zapoteca Monte Albán, Barro Negro and Alebrijes for a day.
4.9(143)
Private transfer from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido - new highway
Private transfer from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido - new highway
4.6(44)
Half day tour to Monte Albán
Half day tour to Monte Albán
4.6(421)
Private Transfer from Oaxaca to Huatulco
Private Transfer from Oaxaca to Huatulco
5.0(7)
Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours
Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours
4.9(275)
Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca
Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca
4.9(145)
The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience
The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience
4.8(252)
AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.
AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.
5.0(469)
Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour
Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour
4.7(335)
Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Local Chef
Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class with Local Chef
5.0(52)

Activities in Oaxaca City

Showing top 10 of 447 available activities.
Monte Albán Half Day Tour
Monte Albán Half Day Tour
5.0(7)
Price: from $49.99
Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
4.9(1166)
Price: from $71.71
Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
4.8(945)
Price: from $30.78
Hierve el Agua Half Day trip in the morning
Hierve el Agua Half Day trip in the morning
5.0(78)
Price: from $77.4
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
4.7(1115)
Price: from $55
Private transfer from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido - new highway
Private transfer from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido - new highway
4.6(45)
Price: from $359.99
Hierve el agua half day tour
Hierve el agua half day tour
4.7(106)
Price: from $39.84
Oaxaca Countryside Experience : Agave Fields, Mezcal & Local Food
Oaxaca Countryside Experience : Agave Fields, Mezcal & Local Food
4.8(75)
Price: from $101.87
Tour Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle and Mezcal
Tour Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle and Mezcal
4.9(201)
Price: from $290.26
The Mezcal Journey
The Mezcal Journey
4.9(280)
Price: from $102.44

Nearby Destinations

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