10 TOP Things to Do in Oaxaca August 2026

A turquoise beach with a row of colorful umbrellas and thatched-roof huts.

Ancient stone steps leading up a hill with trees and a clear sky.

A beach with people sitting and standing, watching the sunset over the ocean.

A nighttime outdoor market with various stalls selling textiles and clothing.

A beach with wooden chairs, a sign reading "Don Pablo La Palapa de Carrasco Playa Manzanillo", and a palm tree.

Activities

Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation

NZ$64

per adult

86% of travellers recommend

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

NZ$95

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market

NZ$60

per adult

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

NZ$73

per adult

74% of travellers recommend

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

NZ$60

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Traditional Oaxacan Chocolate Class

NZ$138

per adult

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

NZ$95

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Natural Soap Class in Oaxaca City

NZ$138

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Local Experience Shopping & Sightseeing Tour

NZ$70

per adult

80% of travellers recommend

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Zicatela Beach

9.2/10 (1,253 reviews)

Puerto Escondido’s liveliest beach offers attractions year-round with its big waves, international surf competitions, folk festivals and pulsating nightlife.

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Find the best Oaxaca areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A cactus garden with tall cacti and a reflective pond.

Oaxaca Centro

Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring.

A coastal landscape with rocky islands and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Sector L

Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A historic cathedral with two bell towers and a courtyard with palm trees.

Ruta Independencia

While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Andador de Macedonia Alcala.

A beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear sky, and a rocky cliff in the background.

Crucecita

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at Mercado Tres de Mayo or Bocana del Rio Copalita Archaeological Zone.

A sandy beach with clear blue water, a red flag, and informational signs.

Chahue

While visiting Chahue, you might make a stop by sights like Chahue Beach and Santa Cruz Bay.

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