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Oaxaca

The culinary and cultural epicenter of Mexico
Mexico

Experience Mexico and its Ancient Culture

Oaxaca, located in southern Mexico and bordered by the Pacific Ocean, is one of the country’s most culturally diverse regions, with a history dating back to 11,000 BC. This is where corn and squash were first cultivated, and where mezcal, Mexico’s iconic spirit, has its origins. The state is also home to Monte Albán, a remarkably preserved pre-Hispanic archaeological site whose temples were spared during Spanish colonization. Oaxaca’s artisanal heritage is renowned, celebrated for distinctive crafts like alebrijes (colorful folk art sculptures), burnished black clay pottery, and handwoven wool rugs, each piece reflecting deep-rooted traditions.

Your journey will take place in Oaxaca de Juárez, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the cultural, historical, and culinary heart of the state. Here, you’ll experience Oaxaca’s vibrant daily life, sample celebrated local dishes, and witness the passion of its people for lively festivals and celebrations. The natural wonders are equally compelling, with excursions to sites like Hierve el Agua, one of the world’s only two petrified waterfalls, and Monte Albán.

Stay in Oaxaca de Juárez for a week or more - it takes that long to really feel a part of the deep history, colonial architecture and culture. Day trips bring you to Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, San Bartolo Coyotepec, the lake region of Huayápam, Mitla, and beyond, each destination offering a deeper look into the region’s exceptional landscape and heritage.

UnTours in Oaxaca, Mexico

Choose from 2 UnTours

What's Included

  • 7+ days in a private apartment in the historical center of Oaxaca de Juarez.
  • Suggestions for booking your international flight from the U.S. to Oaxaca, or we can purchase tickets on your behalf (See UnTours' air policies)
  • Private shuttle service to and from the airport.
  • A welcome session with our local on-site staff to start your visit on the right foot and answer all of your questions about day trips and sightseeing.
  • Exclusive local information on our UnTours travel app for your mobile phone to have all of our recommendations at your fingertips before and throughout your trip - researched and written by UnTours staff on the ground in Mexico and full of the best restaurants, sightseeing options, and other suggestions.
  • Included activity: A guided visit to Monte Alban archaeological site, where you will be able to know about all the mysteries of the Maya civilization!
  • Included activity: A cooking class, where you will get to experience the traditional Oaxacan cuisine.
  • Included activity: A guided visit to an Alebrije making workshop, where you will learn about this very local artform.
  • A stash of groceries upon your arrival, so you don’t need to shop right away.
  • Pre-trip planning advice from our staff, available by phone or email right up until you leave.
  • Ongoing support with our local representative. Help available when you need it.

Things to do in Oaxaca

Mexico is known as one of the most diverse countries of Latin America. All the civilizations that have lived generation after generation since ancient times, resulted in a country where the culture, tradition and gastronomy reach an incredible variety of different angles. The different kind of landscapes around its territory, where you can find from white sand beaches in the Caribbean, incredible cenotes in the Yucatan peninsula or spectacular waterfalls in the tropical jungle of Chiapas, to host the Paricutin volcano, which is the youngest existing volcano in the whole planet. All that mixture results in such a spectacular and a wonderfully exotic country.

Oaxaca is a state in the southern area of Mexico with coast facing the beautiful and wild Pacific Ocean which is inhabited since 11.000 BC and throughout the history, it has become one of the most culturally diverse areas of the whole country. Interestingly enough, it is the birthplace for corn and squash and home for the Mezcal, the famous Mexican spirit, not to talk about hosting Monte Alban, the most well preserved pre-hispanic archaeological site, whose temples where not destroyed by the Spaniards back in the days. And it is widely known in the whole country for handicrafts like the Alebrijes, burnished black clay pottery or handwoven wool rugs which are just a few examples of the unique artisanal culture and heritage.

On top of that, this UnTours happen in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Oaxaca de Juarez, the capital of the state of Oaxaca and the absolute cultural, historical, arty and gastronomical epicenter in the country. In this UnTours, you will be able to experience like the locals do their daily lively atmosphere, some of the most well known local dishes from the Oaxacan cuisine and share the local’s passion for the most colorful festivities and celebrations throughout the year. And so you don’t forget that you are in Mexico, you will have the chance to see some exceptional places in the nature of absolute beauty, like Hierve el Agua, one of the only two petrified waterfalls in the world, or Monte Alban, a pre-hispanic archaeological site known for being the best preserved one in the whole Meso American territory.

Stay a week or multiple weeks in an apartment in Oaxaca de Juarez, the capital city of the state built in colonial style and UNESCO World Heritage with all the UnTours inclusions!

Day trips: Monte Alban, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan del Valle, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Lake area of Huayapam, Mitla and more.