Oaxaca City , Mexico
Oaxaca is a special place on earth. It's full of magic, mescal and mole and beauty.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Cynthia Pillsbury
- Activity level: moderate
- Ideal length of trip: 3 full days!
to & from
Fly to Oaxaca from Mexico City- an easy 1 hour flight on Aeromexico
You do not need a car when you are in Oaxaca — walk everywhere in the city/town centre and take a taxi or car service to neighboring villages if interested.
Where to Stay
We stayed at Escondido Oaxaca and LOVED it. It’s a small hotel that has an authentic vibe with all the necessities — roof top pool (which is unusual for the area) and bar to soak in the sunset and city views and cool rooms. We also loved that it was a bit out of the hectic part of the town (blocks off the two major squares). Their sister hotel, Otro Oaxaca is cool and more of a scene, they do have a spa/sauna and underground pool!
Another recommended spot is Casa Antonieta– which has the Muss Cafe.