10 TOP Things to Do in Oaxaca July 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

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

NZ$97

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included

NZ$93

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour

NZ$106

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Coastal Bays Boat Tour with Hotel Transportation

NZ$63

per adult

86% of travellers recommend

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to Swim with Dolphins & Turtles

Puerto Escondido: Boat Tour to see Dolphins and Marine Life

NZ$77

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Manialtepec Lagoon Bioluminescence Cruise from Puerto Escondido

NZ$74

per adult

74% of travellers recommend

Bike tour to the Tule Tree and the Gastronomic Market

NZ$54

per adult

Natural Soap Class in Oaxaca City

NZ$56

per adult

100% of travellers recommend

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

NZ$54

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

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What to do in Oaxaca

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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 Macedonio Alcalá Theater or Oaxaca Textile Museum 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 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 El Zócalo or Mercado Tres de Mayo.

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 Santo Domingo Square.

A beach with clear turquoise water, several boats, and thatched-roof huts in the background.

Santa Cruz

If you're spending some time in Santa Cruz, Playa Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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