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Oaxaca

Oaxaca City

  • 5 days / 4 nights
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Year-round, subject to availability
A destination brimming with culture, cuisine, and art that ranks Oaxaca among Mexico's favorites. The richness of Oaxacan cooking wins over everyone, its buildings preserve colonial architecture, colorful murals, and the art of black clay pottery and alebrijes.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival in Oaxaca

Airport reception and transfer to your hotel.

Day 1 · Free afternoon

Free afternoon for a first stroll around the city.

Day 2 · Tule Tree

Start facing the Tule Tree, with its massive crown and height.

Day 2 · Teotitlán del Valle

Natural-dye workshop to understand Zapotec textile art.

Day 2 · Mitla

The ancient fretwork of the Zapotec "City of the Dead".

Day 2 · Hierve el Agua & mezcal

Walk by the petrified waterfalls and close with an artisanal mezcal tasting.

Day 3 · Monte Albán

Ancient Zapotec capital: temples, terraces and plazas.

Day 3 · Alebrijes in Arrazola

Authentic carving and painting workshop, with no forced shopping.

Day 3 · San Bartolo Coyotepec

Oaxaca’s famous black clay pottery.

Day 4 · Downtown Oaxaca

Half-day walking tour: main square, cathedral, Santo Domingo temple and colorful streets.

Day 4 · Free afternoon

Shopping, museums or mezcal tasting.

Day 5 · Airport transfer

Transfer to Oaxaca airport. End of services.

Included

  • Transportation to and from the airport
  • Travel insurance during transportation
  • Transfers according to the itinerary
  • 4 nights of accommodation
  • VAT

Not included

  • Meals
  • Drinks
  • Flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Insurance for nature activities

Cancellation policy

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The itinerary may be subject to change. Explora México Tours does not allow cancellations, but does permit date changes in accordance with the final provider’s terms and conditions. If the customer fails to show up on the day of the trip, it counts as a NO SHOW and incurs a 100% penalty. Only one person per seat is allowed; children aged 1 year and older occupy a seat.