Oaxaca 4 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Exploring Central Oaxaca

  • Accommodation: Stay at Casa de las Bugambilias B&B, a charming boutique hotel in the historic center. Website
  • Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at Café Brujula, a cozy café offering traditional Oaxacan dishes. Location

Activities:

  • Visit Zocalo (Oaxaca’s main square) and nearby Santo Domingo de Guzmán church, a former monastery showcasing baroque architecture.
  • Explore Rufino Tamayo Museum to appreciate contemporary Mexican art.
  • Wander through the colorful streets of the historic center and stop by Mercado Benito Juárez for local goods and food.

Lunch: Try tlayudas at El Destilado, a popular eatery known for its large Oaxacan pizza-like dish. Location

  • Afternoon: Visit Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca to learn about the rich cultural history of the region.
  • Evening: Dine at Pitiona, offering traditional Oaxacan cuisine in a lovely courtyard setting. Location

Day 2: Hierve el Agua and Mitla

  • Transportation: Rent a car or book a guided tour to visit Hierve el Agua and Mitla.

Activities:

  • Morning visit to Hierve el Agua, natural mineral water terraces with stunning views of the valley. Location
  • Lunch at Restaurante El Tajin, overlooking Hierve el Agua. Location
  • Afternoon visit to the archaeological site of Mitla, known for its intricate stone mosaics. Location
  • Dinner: Head back to Oaxaca and enjoy dinner at Los Cuiles, offering a wide variety of regional dishes. Location

Day 3: Monte Albán and Teotitlán del Valle

  • Transportation: Rent a car or book a guided tour to visit Monte Albán and Teotitlán del Valle.

Activities:

  • Morning visit to the archaeological site of Monte Albán, an ancient Zapotec city overlooking Oaxaca Valley. Location
  • Lunch at Restaurante Zapoteca in Teotitlán del Valle, featuring traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Location
  • Afternoon visit to the village of Teotitlán del Valle, known for its Zapotec rug weaving tradition. Witness the artisans at work and explore the local market.
  • Evening: Return to Oaxaca and enjoy a relaxing dinner at Casa Crespo, offering Mediterranean dishes in a beautiful courtyard setting. Location

Day 4: Market Visit and Departure

  • Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at Los Danzantes, a charming café offering traditional Oaxacan dishes. Location

Activities:

  • Spend the morning visiting Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Mercado Abastos for a final taste of Oaxacan culture and local goods.
  • Lunch at El Destilado, offering a variety of Oaxacan dishes in a lively atmosphere. Location
  • Departure: Head to the airport or bus station for your journey home.