Things to do in Oaxaca

Activities, attractions and tours

Carrizalillo Beach showing a sandy beach, tropical scenes and general coastal views
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Puerto Escondido which includes tropical scenes and a sandy beach

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1. Zicatela Beach

The long, straight stretch of golden sand at Zicatela Beach (Playa Zicatela) is the setting for Puerto Escondido’s most lively neighborhood. Nicknamed the “Mexican Pipeline” because of its powerful waves, the world-famous beach break here attracts surfers from all corners of the globe. Observe the wave riders in action and mingle with them back on dry land in the buzzing bars, restaurants and nightclubs.
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Zicatela Beach featuring a sunset, waves and surfing

2. La Entrega Beach

La Entrega is one of Huatulco’s most enchanting beaches. With its incredible underwater ecosystems, it is often referred to as a natural aquarium. Spend the day floating in a tube on the smooth water or rent a snorkel and explore below the surface. As the sun begins to set, enjoy the region’s famous seafood at one of the many restaurants that line the oceanfront.
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La Entrega Beach showing a luxury hotel or resort, boating and general coastal views

3. Carrizalillo Beach

Despite the large number of dazzling beaches in the region, Carrizalillo Beach (Playa Carrizalillo) still manages to astound vacationers with its beauty. Walk down a steep stairway of about 160 steps that leads down the slopes of a forest-clad cliff to reach this protected bay. At the bottom, a stretch of fine sand is lapped at by gently rolling waves.
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Carrizalillo Beach showing rocky coastline, a sandy beach and tropical scenes

4. Puerto Angelito Beach

Enjoy sun, sea and sand at the picturesque Puerto Angelito Beach (Playa Puerto Angelito). This small stretch of pristine sand curves around the attractive Puerto Angelito Bay and slopes gently down into tepid, transparent water. Splash around in the Pacific Ocean, admire views of the greenery-clad cliffs and look for seabirds flying overhead.
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Puerto Angelito Beach which includes a bay or harbour and rocky coastline

5. Chahue Beach

Chahue Beach is the largest beach on Chahue Bay and one of the most popular in Huatulco. At over 2,000 feet (600 meters) long, Chahue Beach offers plenty of space for the crowds of locals and visitors who come here to unwind, exercise and play. Join the locals for a jog, jump from the shoreline into the deep water and purchase local street food from beachfront vendors. Watch locals play games of beach soccer and volleyball.
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Chahue Beach featuring a sandy beach and a sunset as well as a couple

What to do in Oaxaca


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Areas of Oaxaca

Oaxaca featuring a city

Oaxaca Centro

5/5(21 area reviews)

Churches, museums and art galleries are some highlights of Oaxaca Centro. Make a stop by Oaxaca Textile Museum or Oaxaca Cathedral while you're exploring.

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Sector L

Sector L might not have many top sights, but Chahue Beach and Playa Santa Cruz are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Crucecita

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Crucecita. You might want to make time for a stop at Mercado Tres de Mayo or El Zócalo.

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Ruta Independencia

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Ruta Independencia, you might make a stop by sights like Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden and Jardín Etnobotánico.

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Puerto Escondido Centro

The beaches and restaurants are just a few features travellers like about Puerto Escondido Centro. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Puerto Angelito Beach and Carrizalillo Beach are a few top places to visit.

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Santa Cruz

If you're spending some time in Santa Cruz, Playa Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Santa Cruz

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