Mexico

Day trips from Oaxaca

Places you can visit in a day from Oaxaca and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Hierve el Agua
52 km from Oaxaca
Natural limestone terraces with mineral springs and panoramic views, a unique geological stop.
2

Mitla
42 km from Oaxaca
Ruins of a Zapotec temple complex with intricate stone mosaics, insight into pre‑colonial culture.
3

Yagul
32 km from Oaxaca
Hilltop archaeological site with defensive walls and ball courts, less crowded than nearby ruins.
4

San José del Pacífico
102 km from Oaxaca
Mountain village known for pine‑forest hikes and cloud‑forest air, good for a cool retreat.
5

Teotitlán del Valle
22 km from Oaxaca
Weaving town where artisans dye wool on stone looms, see traditional textiles being made.
6

San Martín Tilcajete
23 km from Oaxaca
Village famous for black pottery; workshops let you watch craftsmen shape and fire pieces.