The Centro is the most walkable, but also the busiest and potentially noisy, with the latter three being more residential, and a pleasant 10-20 minute walk into the centro.Ī general rule of thumb is that the closer you are to Templo de Santo Domingo (5), the closer you are to the heart of the city.Īnother thing to keep in mind is that while the Zócalo (6) has historically been considered the city center, the tourist-y center has shifted north, and the further you head south of the Zócalo, accommodation options will probably be cheaper and less catered towards foreigners. The most ideal neighborhoods ( barrios ) to stay in are: Like many other popular cities, the best apartments in the city center have converted from long to short-term rentals, which sucks for local residents, but bodes well for tourists. The best option for accommodation in Oaxaca City is via Air Bnb. Lastly, you can take a big ADO bus, which costs about $30, takes 10 hours, and is best done overnight if you can sleep on a bus. Other options for getting to the coast include a camioneta (microbus) that takes about 7 hours, costs about $20 USD, and is essentially hairpin curves up and then down a mountain the entire time.

These flights typically cost $100 USD one-way, but you can get occasional discounted fares. Not ideal for someone scared of flying but quite the thrill otherwise. Both of these airlines, but especially Aerotucan, often fly VERY tiny plans. TAR offers flights to Huatulco and Aerotucan offers flights to Puerto Escondido and Huatulco. For checking flights to the coast from OAX, you’ll want to search for airlines directly, as these small domestic airlines often won’t show up on flight aggregate sites. Oaxaca de Juarez → The Oaxacan Coast (airports in Huatulco or Puerto Escondido)įor flying in and out of Oaxaca City (and for flying home from the beach) you can check Google Flights, or the like. I often prefer to buy individual tickets instead of round trip when I’m including the coast in my visit. More on the beach later, but for itinerary planning purposes, I recommend a minimum of four days in Oaxaca City, and three days on the coast. If you have time to go to the Oaxacan coast, it’s well worth the trip. Alternatively, you can walk off the airport grounds and find a private taxi that will take you in to the center for about 200 pesos. In order to get from the OAX airport into the city center, there are affordable shared taxi vans (~85 pesos per person) or private taxis ( ~335 pesos per vehicle), both of which you buy tickets for at a counter in the airport. Dealing with traffic in CDMX and coordinating bus times makes it not worth the savings, in my opinion. I prefer flying directly to Oaxaca de Juarez instead of taking a bus from Mexico City, even though you can save a buck taking the bus.

People will reserve accommodations a year in advance for these popular events, so plan ahead if you’re trying to come during these dates.ĭia de los Muertos altar laden with offerings for the deceased. Take note of the high seasons, which include Día de los Muertos (October 31st - November 4th or so), Semana Santa (Easter week - dates change every year), and Guelaguegtza, which is an annual celebration of Oaxaca’s distinct indigenous cultures that takes place in the end of July.

Some people don’t mind the heat of April-May or the daily rains from June-September, but fall and winter is my preferred time to be in the city. The best time of year to enjoy Oaxaca is October through March, when the summer rains have ceased, but before the hot season has descended upon the city. The historic center of Oaxaca City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Miha Oaxaca Travel Guide is broken up into sections to make it easier to find what you're looking for: (Note that “Oaxaca” can refer to both the state of Oaxaca, and its capital city, Oaxaca de Juarez.) I get a lot of questions from friends and travelers about tips and recommendations for Oaxaca and so I’ve finally condensed them into one comprehensive guide! These are my personal favorites, and not an exhaustive list by any means, but I hope it helps you get the most out of your time in Oaxaca. Over the past six years I’ve spent living in Oaxaca part-time, I’ve made it my personal mission to eat, drink and explore as much as I possibly can.

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