Where to go? What to see?
Oaxaca’s Best Adventure Destinations
Santiago Apoala
Santiago Apoala is a small town located in a valley in the Mixtec region of Oaxaca near a gorgeous canyon. The town itself is quite [...]
El Picacho (Teotitlan Del Valle)
El Picacho is a small hill (with a nicely easy hike) right next to Teotitlan del Valle, with an excellent view of the valley, dam [...]
San Sebastian de las Grutas
San Sebastian de la Grutas is a small town (en route to Puerto Escondido) famous for its explorable caves. The caves have many different paths [...]
Pluma Hidalgo
Pluma Hidalgo is a town in the Sierra Sur of Oaxaca, located between San Jose del Pacifico and Pochutla (near the coast). Pluma Hidalgo along [...]
Oaxaca City Hikes and Bike Rides
Oaxaca City has a variety of hikes and road bike rides that can be accessed straight from the downtown/centro. These are a great way to [...]
San Pablo Cuatro Venados
San Pablo Cuatro Venados is a small town in the mountains SW of Oaxaca that features a small ecotourism reserve. This ecotourism features short hikes, [...]
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How-to guides and short articles about outdoor explorations in Oaxaca.
Trip Report: Coatlan to Puerto Escondido Bikepacking
Chris (IG @plantihero) and I did a 60 mile ride from the mountains (Sierra Sur near Coatlan) to the beach (Puerto Escondido). It was an extremely fun trip and [...]
How-to Take Public Transportation Into the Mountains of Oaxaca
If you’re like most Oaxaca travelers, you’re probably here without a car. Lucky for you, it's completely possible to access most parts of Oaxaca State using busses, taxis, vans, [...]
Where to Rent Bikes in Oaxaca?
Biking is one of the best ways to explore Oaxaca City and the surrounding hills and villages. There are several places in Oaxaca that rent different types of bikes [...]