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Oaxaca City

Oaxaca City, Mexico

Where Oaxaca City sits, what to see there, and what to book.

Top sights
8
Bookable experiences
516
Time zone
America/Mexico City

Oaxaca City sits in Mexico, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 516 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.

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What to see in Oaxaca City

Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.

What travellers book in Oaxaca City

The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.

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Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day

4.9 (1,488)11h

Experience the best of Oaxaca in one unforgettable day. Marvel at the majestic Tule Tree, the ancient ahuehuete known for having the widest trunk in the world, and spend 3 hours at Hierve el Agua, exploring its…

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

4.7 (1,168)12h

Experience the ultimate day trip in Oaxaca with our extensive itinerary tour. Our journey begins at the awe-inspiring Tule tree, a living testament to over 2,000 years of history. Next, we delve into the rich tradition…

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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

4.8 (1,042)3h 30m

The difference is the quality of our Guides, a lot of experience but above all passion to tell the story of Monte Albán

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Hierve el agua half day tour

4.7 (126)6h

(we include a hiking) Enjoy the natural pools and be amazed by the height of the waterfalls. Embark on an excursion where you will visit only Hierve el Agua, a set of two waterfalls that have been petrifying for…

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The Mezcal Journey

4.9 (301)6h

Our experience is an educational tour to learn about the culture of mezcal and all the tradition that surrounds it. We will begin our trip starting from the center of the city of Oaxaca and we will visit the towns of…

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Private Tour: Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán and Mezcal

4.9 (211)8h

We are the only ones to take you to know Monte Albán and Hierve el Agua in one day. And to make it more interesting we include Crafts and mezcal. Explore the most important places in Oaxaca with certified local guides,…

from $311.10 / personView details

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Sights, areas and experiences here were last checked 2026-09-13.

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