From the arts, coffee shops, unique stays, and memorable dining, here’s my guide to the best things to do in Oaxaca. I came to Oaxaca to lead a 6-day El Camino Travel group trip with 12 women.

AOL: La Finca coffee shop in St. Francis is a family effort. Even the beans are from grandfather's farm in Mexico

La Finca coffee shop in St. Francis is a family effort. Even the beans are from grandfather's farm in Mexico

Oaxaca, [a] officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca, [b] is one of the 32 states that compose the Federative Entities of the United Mexican States. It is divided into 570 municipalities, of which 418 (almost three quarters) are governed by the system of usos y costumbres (customs and traditions) [8] with recognized local forms of self-governance. Its capital city is Oaxaca de Juárez ...

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Oaxaca, Mexico: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026) - Tripadvisor

From sipping mezcal at a palenque to swimming in the mineral-rich waters of Hierve el Agua, these are the best things to do when visiting Oaxaca, Mexico.

Oaxaca’s large Indian population continues to leave its imprint on the city’s traditional festivals, colourful handicraft markets, and daily life. Oaxaca was the home of two of Mexico’s most famous presidents, Porfirio Díaz and Benito Juárez (a Zapotec from the nearby village of Guelatao).