Top Oaxaca Day Trips - page 3

Explore the artisan villages of Oaxaca on this private all-day guided tour. Visit the homes of artisans such as the black pottery figures at Doña Rosa Studio in San Bartolo Coyotepec and the hand-carved painted alebrije of Jacobo Angeles in San Martín Tilcajete. In Santo Tomás Jalieza, browse colorful woven cotton goods made on backstrap looms at a local market, and in Ocotlán de Morelos, see works from artist Rodolfo Morales.

Experience the culture, history, and traditions of Oaxaca on a private sightseeing tour of the area. Depart from your accommodation and visit several important landmarks including archeological sites, artisan workshops, the ancient Hierve el Agua, traditional markets, and even a mezcal distillery. There is a lot to see in Oaxaca and this tour covers a lot of ground, which lets you make the most of your time.

Whether you want to be met at Oaxaca Airport at the start of your trip or transferred from your hotel to the airport at the end, or both, this private transfer is the easy option. Instead of haggling with taxi drivers, squeezing into public transport, or self-driving in a new place, you can sit back and relax. This is a private service just for you and your party.

Our first visit is in Matatlan, the world capital of Mezcal. Here we will enjoy a ride in a mobile barrel with music, mezcal and a good atmosphere, as we explore the streets of this magical town. We will make a stop at an authentic pulqueria so that you can try this ancestral drink. We will make a stop at an agave field, where you can take memorable pictures. Our next visit is a special place where we will get to know the mysterious mezcals and their unique variations. Here, you will taste mezcal that will transport you to the deepest corners of Oaxaca. Then we will visit a palenque of mezcal and you will be delighted with Oaxacan food, you will also learn about the process of making Mezcal, you will enjoy a mezcal cocktail, a tasting of 5 different mezcals and the delicious mezcal creams. This exciting tour will finish around 4:30 pm, in your hotel lobby or Airbnb, with invaluable memories and a deep appreciation for this iconic drink.

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.

Dear traveler, we are a responsible company dedicated to spreading our culture of the native peoples of Oaxaca, therefore, with us you will meet the artisans in their homes and have truly unique experiences, in places that only a local person knows, our service It is personalized and you can choose between the different tour options that we have for you, visit the places that you like the most with the help of us and thus be able to personalize your experience, in the end you will be able to really get to know the towns and people of Oaxaca that are of interest to you , as well as its gastronomy and landscapes.

Quality and experience in our transfers, are safe transfers, with service with a professional driver in professional tourist transfer. Our vehicles are totally disinfected. Pets are only allowed on private transfers. The customer must report that they are bringing a pet in a carrier.

We will get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy. Designed for people who enjoy cycling and want to know special places. We carry out our experience with a professional team, we will leave from Oaxaca City by bicycle, visit several places in 2 towns of Oaxaca. The first is 10 km from the city and is the warm town of Santa Maria El Tule where we will know the gastronomy market and we can make a traditional breakfast (option with Food), then visit the majestic millennial tree. The second place 6 km from the Tule is Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, we go to the village dam and if we have time we can know the house - workshop of a leather or leather craftsman and a traditional bread workshop. Note: Departure and return is by bicycle and from the office or space destined in the city center (35 km round on average). Experience in the use of the bicycle is necessary.

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua. Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls. The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. There you can go hiking with local guides, or take a dip in to the pool. After visiting this wonderful place, on the way back to the city we visit one of the most popular mezcal distilleries in Oaxaca. There you can do a mezcal tasting completely free of charge, and taste the different flavors of mezcals that exist. The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, and includes entrance fees to Hierve el Agua.

Oaxacan food is nationally and internationally recognized. The markets of Oaxaca are the best option to taste the true traditional food! This tour will give you the best introduction to Oaxacan cuisine. You will be able to understand everything that happens in the markets and clarify your doubts while you explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

Get your trip to Oaxaca off to a good start and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet the driver at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) after collecting your luggage and proceed to your vehicle. Next, enjoy a quick transfer to your Oaxaca accommodation, without the hassle of making multiple stops.

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!

Tour in shared service. We will pick you up at your hotel to begin our tour to the impressive petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua. Prepare to be amazed by these one-of-a-kind formations! For 2 hours explore, take pictures and enjoy these natural pools. After enjoying Hierve el Agua, we will stop at the traditional smokehouse to enjoy Oaxacan food (not included). Our next stop will be Teotitlán del Valle, the town of artisans, who create vibrant textures and beautiful textiles. Here you will have the opportunity to delve into the culture and creativity of this community. At the end we will return to Oaxaca.

This rare opportunity offers you the scoop on the current contemporary art market in Oaxaca. Along the way, they will inspire curiosity, encourage questions, and invite dialogue. Normally we will visit 2 workshops of Oaxacan artists with that unique and unmistakable artistic essence, from modern paintings and photographs to sculptures. Enjoy this tour where we will visit each of the spaces where we will appreciate a large part of the work and breathe the magic that surrounds each of these cultural venues. Each of the artists that we have contemplated on our tour is part of a new generation that is marking a strong influence on contemporary plastic arts. This coexistence talk with the artists will allow us to know their feelings and emotions of what their art tries to transmit in the live voice of its creators. It is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to acquire a piece of art for your space.

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.

Book this small group tour led by a professional sommelier, who will take you through Oaxaca’s mezcal and mole scene. All the mezcal and mole you try will come from single families, so you really get a local feel for the area. You’ll keep costs down with this small group tour, but still have an intimate feel, since the max per group is just six guests.

Get a wonderful overview of Oaxaca on this tour in an air-conditioned van. You will learn about Mixtec and Zapotec history and culture, taste local bakery treats, watch the process of mezcal making, visit a tree with the widest trunk in the world and visit a traditional textile workshop. Lastly, we'll stop at Hierve el Agua, where you admire the beauty of the travertine rock formations and swim in their turquoise pools.

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When your cruise ship docks near Crucecita, don’t just wing your plans as you could miss out on what you’d really want to do there. Instead, book this Crucecita River Rafting and Snorkeling Shore Excursion that mixes fun, outdoor activities into your time on the shore. First, go on a relaxing river raft and then go snorkeling in Mexico’s crystal-clear water before you head back to your ship for your departure.

I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT: IT IS NOT A RESTAURANT, I DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF A CHEF I am Minerva Lopez and I am a traditional cook from Oaxaca and I have more than 40 years of experience in pre-Hispanic and traditional cooking. I invite you to spend a day at my house, with my family, my culture, it is an authentic experience where you will learn to cook as I learned, as if it were with mom! Our groups are small which makes for an intimate, family experience The market that we visited is the largest in Oaxaca and it is not touristic, where the locals go to buy our fresh and organic ingredients, here it is possible to adapt our menu to your tastes There are vegan, vegetarian and meat lovers options. At home away from the city in a small town, our outdoor wood stove is the best place to cook. Everything we will eat is prepared at home MORE THAN A CLASS IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVORS AND KNOWLEDGE

Ideal for travelers short on time, this tour visits four attractions outside of Oaxaca de Juárez, in a full day of sightseeing. After morning pickup, head to the Monte Albán archaeological zone—one of the most significant archeological sites in the Oaxaca Valley. After spending roughly two hours exploring the site, visit Cuilapan de Guerrero, Arrazola, and San Bartolo Coyotepec, where artisans create elaborate objects from black clay.

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.

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.

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.