OAXACA TRAVEL TIPS

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EXPLORE OAXACA BEACHES

An overview shot of Playa Carrazalillo, one of several Puerto Escondido beaches. Golden sand, turquoise waters, tall palms, and a rocky cliff face make up the breathtaking scene.

21 BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN OAXACA

Sunrise illuminates the dramatic cliff face in Huatulco, along the coast of Oaxaca. In the bay is a a house and palms in front of a small beach with mountains in the background.

Huatulco Beaches | Discover the Best Beaches in Huatulco, Mexico

The backlit mountain juts into the sea as the sun streams across the wet sand as the waves retreat from one of the beaches in Mazunte, Oaxaca.

Mazunte, Oaxaca Mexico | A Tranquil Beach Town

Two birds fly above the Chacahua lagoon. The morning light silhouettes the rocks sitting in the shallow water and reflects off the surface.

Chacahua Oaxaca: Discover Lagunas de Chacahua (2023)

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, OAXACA

Golden sand and turquoise waters sweep along the bay at Playa Carrizalillo, the most beautiful beach in Puerto Escondido. People lounge in the sand in front of the palapa shaded restaurants while others swim in the ocean.

10 BEST PUERTO ESCONDIDO BEACHES

A woman squats on her surfboard which is laying in the sand at La Punta Beach. Others also sit and stand on the beach to watch the sunset.

33 Best Things To Do in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca in 2023

A baby sea turtle climbs out of a jicara, a dried gourd bowl that is placed in the sand. The turtle release is a must do in Puerto Escondido, Mexico.

How to Participate in a Baby Sea Turtle Release in Puerto Escondido

At this Puerto Escondido hostel, a traveler works from his laptop on a shaded platform with an ocean view. In front, a black and white dog stands, staring at the camera.

15 Best Hostels in Puerto Escondido in 2023

Digital nomads sit on stool under the palapa tables at Sabina coworking in La Punta, Puerto Escondido. In the foreground is my computer on a laptop stand, showing the main page of Oaxaca Travel Tips.

15 Best Puerto Escondido Coworking Spaces in 2023

At Amazul, one of the best restaurants in Puerto Escondido, tropical plants, rattan woven chairs and wooden tables set a tranquil, fine dining vibe.

35 Best Restaurants in Puerto Escondido, Mexico in 2023

A whale tail breaches the surface of the water while we are whale watching from the boat. In the background are the mountains behind Puerto Esocndido.

Whale Watching Puerto Escondido: Everything You Need to Know

TRAVEL TO OAXACA CITY

At one of the best restaurants in Oaxaca, sunlight illuminates the patio and plants.

35 BEST RESTAURANTS IN OAXACA CITY

A cappuccino in a white mug sits on a wooden table. The coffee drink has lots of bubbles and a heart decoration drawn in the foam.

25 Best Cafes in Oaxaca | Coffee and WiFi in the City

The light stone building of Santo Domingo Church, one of the best things to do in Oaxaca City, is framed between green agave plants with long flower spikes.

40 Absolute Best Things to Do in Oaxaca City, Mexico (2023)

A man holds a plastic yellow plate of five Oaxaca tacos that are filled with meat and rolled.

21 Places to Eat the Best Tacos in Oaxaca City

OAXACA TRAVEL TIPS

During Guelaguetza, one of the biggest Oaxaca festivals, women wearing bright dresses dance while holding baskets full of flowers and other decoration on top of their heads.

15 INCREDIBLE FESTIVALS IN OAXACA

A woman with a large smile across her face dances at the Guelaguetza Parade in Oaxaca. She is dressed in traditional clothes and is holding a basket on top of her head that is filled with flowers and a circular structure that is laced with sparklers. The main structure is completely lit, with smoke billowing off to the side. In the background, the audience watches in amazement and take pictures.

La Guelaguetza 2023: Your Guide to The Ultimate Festival in Oaxaca

At Noche de Rabanos Oaxaca, a giant mythical figure is depicted in carved radishes. The figure's decoration are Zapotec patterns, especially along the body, legs, and multiple horns.

Noche de Rabanos 2023: Night of the Radishes Festival Oaxaca

Taken in the fall, the best time to visit Oaxaca, is a colorful graphic image in painted on the side of an art studio in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Best Time to Visit Oaxaca, Mexico

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A pool is floats is shown at this coliving in Puerto Escondido. In the background is a concrete structure with palapa roof and sweeping views of the ocean and mountains in the background.

7 Best Puerto Escondido Coliving Spaces (2023)

An outside view of a Mazunte restaurant. The green wooden building features wide open windows with a palapa roof. A few stools are outside and a wooden sign above the door says Nutopia, one of the best restaurants in Mazunte Oaxaca.

25 Best Restaurants in Mazunte You Need to Try (2023)

If you're wondering where to stay in Puerto Escondido, this overall, wide shot of people walking on the beach, palm trees, and the city in the background should give you a good idea.

Is Puerto Escondido Safe to Travel Right Now? (Updated 2023)

The open air rooftop at Los Muchitos, a vegan restaurant in Oaxaca, features a painted wall with a depiction of three peas in a pod, with faces meant to look young. Underneath are the words Los Muchitos. On the patio are various wooden tables and chairs.

19 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Oaxaca (2023)

At Noche de Rabanos Oaxaca, a giant mythical figure is depicted in carved radishes. The figure's decoration are Zapotec patterns, especially along the body, legs, and multiple horns.

Noche de Rabanos 2023: Night of the Radishes Festival Oaxaca

At Cafe Nopal, one of the best breakfast in Puerto Escondido, A couple with a baby sit at one small table outside of the entrance, while a single woman sits at another. On the upper level is the rooftop with tables and a roof for shade.

19 Places for the Best Breakfast in Puerto Escondido (2023)