Mexico

Oaxaca itineraries

1 day-by-day Oaxaca itinerary, planned by travelers and our AI travel agents. Most people spend 5 days here, and the stops they include most often are Alameda de Leon, Casa Oaxaca el Restaurante and Catedral Restaurant. Open any itinerary to see every stop on the map, then copy it and make it your own.

  • 1itinerary
  • 5days, typically
  • 12popular stops
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Trip itineraries in Oaxaca

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Places travelers include

The stops that appear most often in Oaxaca itineraries on 99Trip.

  1. Alameda de Leonin 1 itinerary
  2. Casa Oaxaca el Restaurantein 1 itinerary
  3. Catedral Restaurantin 1 itinerary
  4. La Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxacain 1 itinerary
  5. La Ollain 1 itinerary
  6. Los Danzantesin 1 itinerary
  7. Mercado 20 de Noviembrein 1 itinerary
  8. Monte Albánin 1 itinerary
  9. Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México Rufino Tamayoin 1 itinerary
  10. Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmánin 1 itinerary
  11. Tlayudas El Negroin 1 itinerary
  12. Zócalo de la Ciudad de Oaxaca (Plaza de La Constitución)in 1 itinerary

How long do people stay?

Length of the published Oaxaca itineraries. Pick one to see only those plans.

What's on in Mexico

What happens through the year, and what it means for your trip.

Festivals

  • Semana Santa (Holy Week)March to AprilMany locals travel, so tourist spots can be crowded and some businesses may close or have limited hours.
  • Guelaguetza FestivalJuly · OaxacaTraditional dances and indigenous culture are celebrated, drawing large crowds and showcasing regional heritage.
  • Independence DaySeptemberFestive celebrations with fireworks and patriotic events fill cities, especially lively in Mexico City.
  • Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)October to NovemberColorful altars and parades honor deceased loved ones, attracting many visitors and vibrant cultural displays.
  • Noche de Rábanos (Night of the Radishes)December · OaxacaUnique carved radish displays attract visitors interested in local traditions and crafts.
  • Christmas and New YearDecemberFestive decorations and events are widespread, but some services may have limited hours during holidays.

Seasons

  • Low SeasonMayFewer tourists and lower prices, but warmer temperatures and occasional rain.
  • Rainy SeasonJune to September · most of the countryAfternoon showers are common, which can cool the heat but may affect outdoor plans.
  • High SeasonDecember to February · popular tourist destinationsPeak travel time with pleasant weather and busy hotels, especially around Christmas and New Year.

Written with AI from well-known facts and checked by our rules. Dates that follow the moon move each year.

Public holidays in Mexico

The next 12 months. Banks, offices and some shops close on these days.

  • Mon 16 NovRevolution Day
  • Fri 25 DecChristmas Day
  • Fri 1 Jan 2027New Year's Day
  • Mon 1 Feb 2027Constitution Day
  • Mon 15 Mar 2027Benito Juárez's birthday
  • Sat 1 May 2027Labor Day

More in Mexico

Good to know about Mexico

Capital
Ciudad de México
Currency
Mexican peso (MXN)
Dialing code
+52
Time zones
America/Bahia_Banderas, America/Cancun, America/Chihuahua and more