Where to go? What to see?
Oaxaca’s Best Adventure Destinations
Etla Hiking and Mountain Biking
Etla valley is one of the three valleys that make up the Valles Centrals (where Oaxaca City is). San Agustin Etla is one of the [...]
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 [...]
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 Jose del Pacifico
San Jose Del Pacifico is a small town in the Sierra Sur which is primarily famous for its magic mushrooms. The town and greater area [...]
Hierve El Agua
Hierve El Agua is a rock formation and petrified waterfall. It is one of Oaxaca’s most popular destinations. This spot has become much more [...]
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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 [...]