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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