The Best Things to Do in Oaxaca, Mexico: A Complete Guide – Bon Traveler bontraveler.com

After 8 days, I'm sharing my Oaxaca guide covering Jalatlaco, Monte Albán, mezcal bars like Selva, restaurants like Levadura de Olla, and where to stay.

Oaxaca had long been on my list of places to visit in Mexico. I finally had the chance to spend 8 days exploring the city. From the arts, coffee shops, unique stays, and memorable dining, here’s my guide to the best things to do in Oaxaca.

I came to Oaxaca to lead a 6-day El Camino Travel group trip with 12 women. El Camino’s ability to find the best local things to do, connect with artisans, and give an incredible travel experience made our trip to Oaxaca amazing (and completely unrepeatable).

I came in a night early before the group trip and spent two days exploring the city on my own. The El Camino portion of the trip also offered plenty of free time to explore, so I had the chance to cover a lot of ground. This guide covers all the wonderful things I discovered while there.