Things to Do
Our Recommendations
Where to start… Oaxaca and its surroundings are amazing. There are so many things to do, you could spend a month here and still be short on time.
We are so happy to be able to share this magical place with you and hope you’ll fall in love with the city like we did.
Here are a few of our favorite spots for food, drinks, and sightseeing in and around Oaxaca.
Restaurants & Bars
Boulenc
Great Breakfast
El Mayordomo (Zócalo)
Great Breakfast
Casa Oaxaca
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Catedral
Breakfast, Lunch & dinner
El Tendajón
Casual Lunch & Dinner (Great Drinks)
Levadura de Olla
Michelin Star Lunch & Dinner (Not Pricey)
Pan Am
Great Breakfast
El Mayordomo (Andador)
Great Breakfast
Las Quince Letras
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Expendio Tradición
Casual Lunch & Dinner (Great Drinks)
Vaquita Marina
Lunch & Dinner
Los Danzantes
Michelin Star Lunch & Dinner
Cocktails & Mezcal
Selva Oaxaca
Possibly the Best Cocktails in Oaxaca
El Tendajón
We just LOVE this place
Vaquita Marina
Great Cocktails & View
Sabina Sabe
Fantastic Cocktails
Nois Restaurant & Bar
Really Good & Creative Cocktails
Expendio Tradición
Casual Lunch & Dinner (Great Drinks)
Activities & Tours
We recommend hiring a taxi driver or private tour guide to take you out for a day.
Ice Breaker
Our Ice Breaker is a Full Day Tour on Friday
The Ice Breaker Tour has a cost of $950MX ($50 USD per person). Payment information at the bottom of this section.
We’ll visit the following locations:
- Tule Tree, a 1400yr old Banyan tree which has the widest tree trunk in the world… (good luck fitting all of it in your selfie).
- Teotitlán del Valle, known for its candlemakers & artisanal textile production & dyes (Need a new carpet, mat, etc. this is the place).
- Mezcal “Palenque” (this is where mezcal is made). We’ll have the chance to have some Mezcal, enjoy a few snacks
Mexican Guests: You can make a deposit to the following account
GERARDO LÓPEZ SANTOS
BANCO AZTECA
CLABE INTERBANCARIA: 1276 1001 3876 6845 54
NÚMERO DE CUENTA: 7906 1387 6684 55
NÚMERO DE TARJETA: 5263 5401 2515 3789
NOTA: MANDAR COMPROBANTE DE PAGO POR WHATSAPP AL 951 635 6284
San Bartolo Coyotepec
Known for its Black Pottery
San Bartolo is where you want to go to see some of the most beautiful black pottery you’ll find. They do anywhere from sculptures, coffee mugs, shot glasses, and even refrigerator magnets (you know who you are). The craftsmanship is amazing and we think it’s a MUST (we have a few coffee mugs ourselves).
San Martin Tilcajete
Known for the Alebrijes
Alebrijes are (usually) wooden sculptures of mythical animals (usually combinations of different animals) painted in lively colors. They are believed to bring happiness and good fortune and considered to be a person’s “spirit animal” or spiritual guide. Each person has a unique combination of animals based on their date of birth (if you go they can tell you what your Alebrije would be and you can even commission one).
Hierve el Agua
Astonishing Petrified Waterfalls & Natural Pools
Hierve el Agua’s petrified falls are a thing of marvel. They were formed thousands of years ago by the petrification of water with high mineral content as it dripped down the mountain side. There are natural “pools” created by this same petrification phenomenon. You can hike down and around the waterfalls to get a view from the bottom, or enjoy the beautiful scenery from above. Completely worth the trip (don’t forget your bathing suit!).
Archaeological Sites
Ivan isn't a huge fan, but Clem likes the history
Oaxaca is home to one of Mexico’s most renowned archaeological sites in Monte Alban, there is also a less known and small site called Mitla (on the way to a few of the other places mentioned above). If you’re a fan of mesoamerican history and organized rocks… this is for you! (I tried making this more exciting… maybe should’ve let Clem do it).
