Oaxaca 6 Day Itinerary

Title: 6-Day Itinerary for Exploring Oaxaca City

Day 1: Arrival & Settling In

  • Accommodation: Hotels like Casa Oaxaca B&B or Hotel Los Azulejos offer comfortable stays.
  • Lunch Spot: Tastes of Tehuantepec at El Destilado for traditional Oaxacan cuisine.
  • Afternoon: Rest and acclimate to the city, perhaps take a stroll around the historic center.
  • Evening: Visit Santo Domingo de Guzmán church and museum, then enjoy dinner at Pitiona for exquisite Oaxacan dishes.

Day 2: Historic Center & Markets

  • Breakfast: Café Brujula or Los Cuiles for local flavors.
  • Morning: Explore Zocalo, Templo de Santo Domingo, Rufino Tamayo Museum, and Benito Juarez market.
  • Lunch: Try tlayudas at El Destilado or Las Quince Letras.
  • Afternoon: Visit Mercado 20 de Noviembre for more local food, arts, and crafts.
  • Evening: Dine at Itanoni for innovative Oaxacan cuisine.

Day 3: Monte Albán & Hierve el Agua

  • Breakfast: Grab breakfast at your accommodation or a local café.
  • Morning: Take a guided tour of Monte Alban, the ancient Zapotec city (approx. 1-hour drive).
  • Lunch: At Santo Domingo de Guzman’s restaurant in Monte Alban or head back to Oaxaca for a local eatery.
  • Afternoon: Head to Hierve el Agua, natural mineral water pools with stunning views (45 min from Monte Alban).
  • Evening: Return to Oaxaca and unwind at Bovine Grill & Bar for cocktails and modern Mexican cuisine.

Day 4: Teotitlán del Valle & Tlacolula de Matamoros

  • Breakfast: Prepare packed lunches or grab breakfast at your accommodation.
  • Morning: Visit the traditional Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlán del Valle (30 min from Oaxaca).
  • Afternoon: Continue to Tlacolula de Matamoros, explore churches and artisanal mezcal factories.
  • Lunch: Try regional dishes at Casa de los Sabores in Teotitlán del Valle or La Cocina de Don Refugio in Tlacolula.
  • Evening: Return to Oaxaca, enjoy a relaxing dinner at Bovine Grill & Bar.

Day 5: Puerto Escondido

  • Morning: Take a shuttle or rent a car for the 3-hour drive to Puerto Escondido.
  • Lunch: Grab lunch at Mar y Tierra restaurant, overlooking the beautiful Zicatela Beach.
  • Afternoon: Relax on the beach, try surfing lessons, or visit the local market.
  • Evening: Dine at El Rincón Veracruzano for seafood delights or La Ola for international options.

Day 6: Departure

  • Breakfast: Enjoy your last breakfast in Puerto Escondido, then depart to the airport for your journey home.