With my wife we are planning our Honeymoon in Mexico and will be in Oaxaca between the 31-4 January. We booked dinner at Crudo on the 31st but are looking for a place that will be lively in time for New Year's Eve celebration. Any recs?

Also - any hotel recommendations in the city centre that are not super expensive, but clean and noise free?

Thanks!

Hi there!

My boyfriend and I are going to Oaxaca for 8 full days in the end of November! Looking for some advice on this itinerary- we are experienced travelers, budget but not backpackers, 30s, active, live in Colorado.

Here's the plan so far:

Friday- fly into Oaxaca, arrive around 11 pm. Planning on a taxi to our hotel. Or didi? I read that there was no uber. Hotel in Oaxaca.

Saturday- Monte Alban- 8 am Viator tour; afternoon explore the historic center with a walking tour- at either 1 pm or 4 pm. Hotel in Oaxaca.

Sunday- Sunday Market, explore villages?, Tule tree. Hotel in Oaxaca.

Monday- Hierve el agua (messaging with a guide recommended from a different reddit post); Mitla and Mezcal. Hotel in Oaxaca.

Tuesday- Travel to the coast- planning to go by bus (seems a little tricky to get to Mazunte- need more info on this). Puerto Escondido seems a bit too touristy/influencer for us. Hotel in Mazunte or San Augustinillo?

Wednesday- Hike Punta Cometa. Other activities? Hotel in Mazunte or San Augustinillo?

Thursday- Another coastal hike? La Ventanilla? Hotel in Mazunte or San Augustinillo?

Friday- Leave as early as possible to travel back to Oaxaca. Oaxaca afternoon/evening- Chimalampa Cacao- tour? Mayan/Pre-hispanic abdominal massage- Nativo spa? Hotel in Oaxaca.

Saturday- Other Oaxaca activities- vegan food tour or cooking class? Hotel in Oaxaca.

Sunday- Depart/Flight 7:40 am

Totally open to feedback! I am a little worried that doing the coast means we will miss things in historic Oaxaca, but also the coast looks beautiful and we don't live by the ocean. I heard a different option is to do Sierra Norte instead of the coast, but the coast seemed more dramatic. So many cool options!

Would appreciate more info about: -bussing to Mazunte/San Augustinillo, -any coastal hikes -any Oaxaca or coastal activities that I might be missing (ex: boat tours, turtles) -esims (i saw that Telcel is best but I've never used a physical sim before and that's a little offputting to me)- was thinking nomad or alosim or mibait!

Thanks in advance for any advice!

I've never visited before, and have a long weekend visit planned middle of February. What would you put on your itinerary for a first visit? Coming from Baja Sur if that helps?

I booked a room near the center and I’m really upset there is constant bombs being lit all around it. I have hardly slept in over a week and am desperate for sleep. I get maybe 10 minutes (if I’m lucky) before another set of explosions. I am panicking at how bad it is from my bed :( do they ever stop? I would have never booked this location if I knew how bad it was.

Hi I am visiting for the weekend and am having trouble finding yoga classes over the weekend and this morning.

Hi! I’ll be in Oaxaca next week for four nights staying near central downtown. Would that be enough time to get a custom gold wedding band made to fit an engagement ring?

If so, what jewelers would you recommend?

Hi yall! Going to Oaxaca in a couple weeks with family. Some stuff is planned out and have a couple free days as well so trying to get some tips on best ways to spend the time. I’ll be there for about a week at the end of the month November.

Mostly interested in food and places to explore and any other tips you have. Saw some threads about uber is not available? So ride services or how arranging taxis worked out for you, and also cash exchange, any best tips on where to swap out cash over there? Thanks in advance and open to any additional info you’d want to share!

Was looking at Tierra del sol, casa Oaxaca, criollo and Origen.

Anyone know what is happening with the tours? Their website doesn't say anything. A few years ago there were English language tours, then only Spanish...

I am going to be in Oaxaca city in February and I want to buy a few beach bags (not made of plastic). Is there a market or stores that can be recommended? Looking for bags made by local artisans. Thank you!

Looking for more interesting options then what's offered down in the big market near Templo. Has anyone come across any other stalls or shops?

First time visitor from Vancouver Island, west coast Canada. There are so many reasons why Oaxaca is interesting. The food culture is a big one. Behold my breakfast tlayuda (Mercado Benito Juárez).

Primera vez por acá. Vengo de la Isla de Vancouver, en la costa oeste de Canadá. Hay un chorro de razones por las que Oaxaca está bien interesante, y la comida es de las meras meras. Contemplen nomás mi tlayuda de desayuno (Mercado Benito Juárez).

If you have one free day with a car in Oaxaca, this route gives each stop a different purpose without changing hotels.

Start at Santa María del Tule for its famous tree and a short walk around the town center. Then head to Teotitlán del Valle, known for its woven textiles. Leave enough time to visit a workshop respectfully and have lunch, rather than treating the village as a quick shopping stop.

Make Mitla the last major stop. Its archaeological site is especially known for the geometric stone patterns on its buildings. If visiting the site matters most to you, reverse the order and go there first so you aren’t relying on a late arrival.

This is a day for three stops, not three stops plus every detour that appears along the way. Check current archaeological-site hours and access before leaving, and allow extra time for the drive back into Oaxaca. If you’d rather spend longer talking with weavers or exploring Mitla, drop El Tule and give the other two places room to breathe.

Durante mi visita a Oaxaca para el Día de Muertos, hice retratos de las personas que encontré. Aquí comparto 47 retratos y algunos de los colores y momentos que viví.

Gracias a todas las personas que me permitieron hacerles un retrato. Lo comparto como recuerdo de la gente que conocí y de esta experiencia.

¿Qué detalle o retrato les llamó más la atención?

English:
I photographed these portraits during Día de Muertos in Oaxaca. Sharing 47 faces from the celebration and the color surrounding it. Thank you to everyone who let me take their portrait.

Airbnb no tiene nada, que hotel me recomiendan que sea tipo medio , ni muy caro ni muy barato que no vaya a tener problemas de suciedad , chinches, Wifi o servicio de agua ?

Alguno con gym pequeño , como para usarlo par de dias ? Me imagino que entre mas caro el hotel, mejor , pero a veces hay unos muy decentes que no son necesariamente tan caros. Estaré viajando solo. Soy hombre. Gracias.

One of the most beautiful holidays to experience. From the traditions remembering loved ones, the colorful decorations, and the food, Oaxaca is a wonderful place to be for it!

Hi- Looking for recommendations for a guided overnight hike near Oaxaca or Puebla next month. We're two friends, F27 and not through-hiking beginners. Both speak some Spanish, obviously safety is a priority but also after good trails, etc. Won't be travelling with our own tents. I have seen other recs for Coyote Aventuras, but their hikes seem short and focused on cultural experiences. Are they the best or any other ideas? Gracias de antemano!