Top Oaxaca Cultural Tours

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 the impressive archeological ruins of Monte Albán and discover one of the most important sites of the Zapotec culture. Enjoy panoramic views over the city and the valley of Oaxaca from this privileged place.

Mexico is home to many fantastic archeological sites, but only two are located on the water. One is Tulum, with its fortress on the Caribbean Sea; the other is on the Pacific Ocean here in Huatulco. Explore the ruins with a local guide who shares history and local insight about the site and region. You’ll also be rewarded with views of the Pacific Ocean from certain positions within the grounds.

Visit Hierve el Agua, a mezcal producer, and the Zapotec town of Teotitlán del Valle on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Head to Teotitlán del Valle to learn about Zapotec weaving traditions and explore the town. Next, enjoy plenty of time to walk down to the swimming area at Hierve el Agua and take a leisurely dip in the warm spring waters. Finally, visit a mezcal producer and sample several varieties of mezcal. Your tour includes guide, mezcal tasting, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from Oaxaca.

On this tour, visit three Huatulco area towns in one day to get a taste of local culture in the region. Travel from sea level up to 4,400 feet (1,341 meters), noticing changes in the landscape as you go. Stop to visit a globally-ranked coffee farm complete with tastings and gorgeous vista points along the way.

Pyramids, tombs and mosaic murals — embark on an archaeological adventure with this guided full-day tour from Oaxaca featuring Mitla and Monte Alban. Travel by comfortable coach to the ancient religious center of Mitla, and see how the Zapotecs lived before the Spanish conquest in the 1500s. Then, from the mountaintop of Monte Alban, a UNESCO site, marvel at panoramas of the city and Oaxaca Valley. Walk about Monte Alban’s vast complex as you hear about the excavations. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

See more of the Oaxacan state during a full-day tour that visits several indigenous villages and Zapotec ruins with round-trip transportation from Oaxaca City. Attractions include the ancient ruins of Monte Alban, a wood-carving village, the ceramics village of San Bartolo Coyotepec, and Cuilapan de Guerrero—a 16th-century Dominican monastery.

Experience the enchantment of releasing baby sea turtles into their natural environment on an evening tour from Puerto Escondido. After hotel pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned car, travel to the unspoiled Palmarito Beach to admire the coastal splendor of the area. Receive an interesting introduction to the behavior and breeding habits of sea turtles before helping newly hatched baby turtles make their way into the sea. Watch the sun set over the virgin sands of the beach before returning to Puerto Escondido with magical memories.  

Immerse yourself in traditional Oaxacan culture and customs during an explorative afternoon in Huatulco. On this 3-hour Huatulco city tour, discover legendary sights and astounding architecture with an informative guide. The ambient La Crucecita square and the sacred Church of the Virgin of Guadalupe are two of the cultural highlights you can expect to see. Visit an authentic shop to taste local delicacies then drop into a weaver’s workshop to purchase artisan souvenirs and bespoke creations.

Enjoy a Private Tour with family or friends; ideal for groups of 4 to 15 people. Fall in love with incredible landscapes and take the ideal photo with plenty of time and without rush. 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 certified guide (english or spanish speaking) and a driver in a modern and comfortable vehicle according with the number of passengers. 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 pick you up at your hotel's lobby at your starting selected time, we will visit the most emblematic places of this route such as the Tule Tree (more than 2000 years old), Teotitlan del Valle (artisans create beautiful wool rugs), Mitla (archaeological site), Hierve el Agua (fossilized waterfalls) and Mezcal factory.

Discover the beautiful city of Oaxaca and see its historic city center. Visit the Temple of Santo Domingo, admire its colonial architecture and soak up the extensive Mexican culture the city holds.

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.

Discover the archaeological zone of Copalita, located along the shores next to the Pacific Ocean, on this day trip from Puerto Escondido. See three pyramidal bases, a pre-Hispanic lighthouse, and the on-site museum that showcases the history of the 16 ethnic groups that exist in the state of Oaxaca. After sightseeing, relax on a beach and swim and snorkel to your heart’s content. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

• Arquelogy, Art, History, Music • Authentic Oaxacan Tacos • "Yucutza" Museum (Arquelogy, history and lifestyles of the Mixtec civilization) • 700 squared meters of Painted Murals by famous artist Eleazar Sanches • History and painting of the Afro-Mexican culture • History and paintings of the Mixtec civilization • History of Normands arrival and their contribution to the ancient civilizations • Visit and swim at the magical beach of  Roca Blanca

Highlights: • Walk down the well-known historic center and hear the history of the city • See stunning architecture of the buildings • View a variety of street art spread throughout the city • Enjoy a fully guided tour from beginning to end, concluding just minutes walk from the city center What to expect: The two-hour tour takes you from the centre of Oaxaca to the neighborhood's booming urban places. Showing you the local side of the city, you'll see the best hot spots in the city; learn the history of Oaxaca, the gastronomical traditions of mezcal, chocolate, hear about the urban art movements, local and international street artists. During the tour, we will stop at the most interesting places to see the beautiful art pieces and hear the story of behind them. As the benefit of walking around the city center, we will talk about the best local art studios, urban restaurants, bars, and nightlife spots so you can enjoy your stay in Oaxaca.

Explore the Copalita Eco-Archaeological Park at your own pace with a transfer service from your Huatulco hotel. The archaeological site dates back more than 2,000 years and was only discovered recently. Learn about the ancient Zapotec culture and enjoy the lush plant life of the site during your half-day excursion.

You learn something more about the ancient history of Huatulco, you are going to find between the vegetation, fauna and flora the Area Archaeological Copalita is considered to be the largest city in the Oaxaca Coast and of great relevance as is the only vestige in the whole Pacific Ocean and was the first occupation of this precolonial settlement dating back to the middle preclassical period.

● Having fun with your children on this self-guided tour ● Exploring the ancient ruins of a longstanding civilization ● Learning more about the history of the area ● Gaining insight into the everyday lives of past inhabitants ● Relaxing and take in all the sights and education during a relaxing tour

Enjoy an Amazing tour from Huatulco to Oaxaca for 3 days, you will discover the magic of ancient cultures, also you will visit the mezcal palenques, the city of the dead "MITLA", the Archaeological Zone. The adventure continues making the following scale to the Zapotec indigenous people of weavers "Teotitlan del valle", a place full of colors. Continue the journey where you will appreciate the famous and most notable "Tree of El Tule", And to finish this first day of adventure we arrived at the Oaxacan capital, where they will appreciate the former church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. The second day you will enjoy this great journey where we will know Monte Alban archaeological site which is the ancient capital of the Zapotecos and one of the first cities in Mesoamerica. we willvisit a small town of adobe houses "San Bartolo Coyotepec" famous for its black pottery. you will have the opportunity to visit Artisan Villages where you will admire the wood carving artisans.

On this tour you will visit colonial cities such as Oaxaca and visit indigenous communities that still preserve their traditions, religious beliefs and social organization. In addition, you will encounter manifestations of the Olmec, Zapotec and Mixtec cultures; and you will know archaeological zones such as Palenque, one of the most important in the world.

● Immersing yourself in Hispanic culture with local activities ● Getting more out of your trip with a multi-day venture ● Exploring religious and archaeological sites of the area ● Engaging in local commerce with the local market and artistic activities ● Getting your dose of nature and perspective

When you arriving to Puerto Escondido do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the Mother Nature that surrounds Us in this Tourist Destination, swimming in the beautiful waterfalls and contributing to the conservation of the endangered sea turtles that lives in the Coasts of the Mexican Pacific . From your arrival you observe all the beautiful landscapes of this place and you will undoubtedly want to explore all the interesting places that offer the Real Mexico, around the Oaxacan Coast. When arriving at your hotel your friends of your Travel Agency Excursiones Turisticas de Valfred will gladly visit you to give you the all information of the 30 Tours that we do around Puerto Escondido, invite you to enjoy a pleasant Tour of the Reforma Waterfall, Rural Communities, history and see a grandiose sunset releasing baby sea turtles on a pristine beach.

The beautiful landscapes, forest, moutains, streams and rivers that we pass to arrive to Juquila are really enchanting. It gives us an opportunity to see the real side of Oaxaca, Mexico. On our trip we will be learning about the Chatino culture, a civilization that lives in Juquila and it's surrounding mountains. At our arrival we will visit the Cathedral and go into Juquila's main part of the town to appreciate the culture, gastronomy and people. We will be walking around the city and then we will head to the "Pedimento" a place where we create molds with red clay. Here we can get creative with our desires and designs, it is said that you must create a mold with the desires that you have and place it in the pettition center. Millions of followers come visit everye year from North to South America. The history is outstanding and the landscapes are breathtaking. Don't forget to bring a sweater for the cold.

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.