Oaxaca Resorts & Tours

Oaxaca is a colonial city in the green Central Valleys of southern Mexico, known for its food, mezcal, markets and Indigenous crafts. Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is laid out in a grid around the Zócalo and the Templo de Santo Domingo. Most visitors stay in the center, within walking distance of the pedestrian Andador Macedonio Alcalá, or in quieter nearby neighborhoods such as Jalatlaco.

Flights land at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX), about 20 to 30 minutes by car south of the city center. The local currency is the Mexican peso. The city sits at about 1,550 meters, so days are warm and nights are cool. The dry season runs from about November to May, with afternoon rains from June to September. Browse hotels and tours in Oaxaca below, from Monte Albán and Hierve el Agua day trips to mezcal tastings, food tours and cooking classes.