Top Things to do in Oaxaca
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What to do and see in Oaxaca, Oaxaca: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Oaxaca, Southern Mexico including Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, Playa Carrizalillo, Playa Bacocho, Bahia San Agustin, Laguna de Manialtepec, Playa Zicatela, Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla, Playa La Entrega, Santa Cruz Bay, Maguey Bay.
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1. Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,737 reviews
The ruins of this ancient Zapotec capital make up one of the most important archaeological sites in all of Latin America.
Reviewed By zantb003 - Sybertsville, United States
Great site!! Great prehispanic temples and observatory. It’s a part of Oaxaca, Zapotecs. I enjoyed it, of course, we’re into history and archeology. It’s impressive-grand.
2. Playa Carrizalillo
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4.5 based on 540 reviews
Small, lesser-known cove that isnt usually crowded.
Reviewed By nhbezerkeley
We were lucky enough to stay at a hotel on this gorgeous beach, so spent a lot of time there. The water was warm and beautiful and great for swimming or bobbing in the gentle waves. Renting loungers is a must to get some shade (the place with blue loungers was 250 for two, the next door place with orange loungers was 150 each), or claim a restaurant table and order food.
3. Playa Bacocho
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4.5 based on 418 reviews
The westernmost beach in Puerto Escondido.
Reviewed By blumtnguy - Blue Mountains, Canada
Unrivalled in the area for its thunderous waves on a virtually deserted beach that seems to go on forever Playa Bacocho is the gem in the crown of Puerto Escondido (secret port). Easily accessed by taxi and through either of the two beach clubs at the southern end. Every day at sunset the turtle rescue center releases baby turtles to the ocean ... a must see for the children in your group or even for the child in you! Pez Gallo Restaurante at Playa VillaSol Beach Club provides excellent cuisine as well as an amazing view of the beach as the waves crash onto the rocks.
4. Bahia San Agustin
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4.5 based on 725 reviews
This beach is perfect for snorkeling and diving and features fresh-seafood restaurants.
Reviewed By CasaHoffa - Huatulco, Mexico
Playa San Augustin is among our 3 favorite beaches in Huatulco for snorkeling, swimming and EATING. The reef here is filled with colorful fish of every size and the restaurants serve-up fresh fish pulled out of the waters (try the Huachinango restaurant!!)
5. Laguna de Manialtepec
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4.5 based on 601 reviews
Lagoon a few miles away from Puerto Escondido featuring lush plant life and pristine beaches.
Reviewed By 98chips - Calgary, Canada
Look! Look! Look! Wherever you turn, there is a new bird and this was in March, off of breeding season for many species when song activity is not high. It's local folks who are making their living here. Support them and see nature up close. It's the only way to really SEE this extensive mix habitat. Go early. Take the 6:30 launches and avoid the heat. Best for pics, too. Be sure to bring binoculars. Funny how many people think that they'll see everything like on TV.
6. Playa Zicatela
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4.5 based on 1,206 reviews
Beachfront in Puerto Escondido.
Reviewed By Bibliokos - Jalisco, Mexico
Amazing beach right south of Puerto Escondido. Great for riding the waves or hanging out on the beach and taking a quick dip in the ocean. This is not a beach for swimming or hanging out in the ocean unless you have a surf or bodyboard. The surf and undertow are dangerous along this beach. Also, stay away from the over-priced and mediocre to poor quality food that is offered at the restaurants along the main drag of Av del Morro. If all you want is a cold drink and some guacamole and chips that's fine... but don't waste your money on dinner at these places. Take the beautiful walk to the southern area.... La Punta/Brisas (keep reading) The only place you can really just sit in calm waters is at the far south end near the lighthouse. There you can relax and sunbathe and wade out into the water to cool off. This is also where you find the kids who are learning to surf. It's really quite fun watching them tackle the mini waves. This Brisas de Zicatela neighborhood is also the place to stay if you want a younger and more hip and lively bunch to hang out with. Plenty of lodging and good restaurants and the best coffeehouse are down there.
7. Cascadas Magicas de Copalitilla
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4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By Rudkin37 - High Prairie, Canada
We went to a coffee plantation had great fun good food there are washroom and markets to buy gifts and coffee. It is alot of walking so it's for people in shape. If your dealing with pregnancy heart lung issues it may not be the tour for you. Clean water cool they stop do you can buy medical dried plants best honey in the world. Also mezcal like tequilas but organic no chemicals used. Amazing flavor.
8. Playa La Entrega
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4.5 based on 1,690 reviews
Reviewed By 835janicew - San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Could walk from Santa Cruz here but up a very steep hill and with this heat recommend a taxi (about 60 pesos). Drop you off and a guy will meet you to take you down to an area with an umbrella and beach front (make sure you tip). It is hot and humid you will want cervasa and or water !! They will also keep an eye on your stuff ! Snorkeling is Amazing!!!! Seriously good with a huge variety of fish and so many to look at! It is easy waves with little work to get there and back !! Beginner snorkeling people a breeze and seasoned ones will love it as go past ticks and coral covered with fish ! Even just to go out to ocean to cool off is easy ❤️ Actually tried the oysters in the beach a young guy was serving - cool experience and didn’t get sick! Also tried the mango too - so delicious ???? Easy to catch cab back to Santa Cruz and driver stopped at view point so I could get picture ( Must do as view is incredible of harbours !) Namaste
9. Santa Cruz Bay
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4.0 based on 682 reviews
Lively harbor area that is the loading dock for all boating activity.
Reviewed By picaaso - Winnipeg, Canada
Perfect nice beach ! perfect place to waste the day ! lol Love this little beach, perfect for sitting and doing nothing !! isnt that what a vacation is about ? Grab a ringside table at any of the beach side restaurants and order cold cervesas food , what - Ever !! people watch , mingle with the locals, swim perfect located in the Santa Cruz area walk around before after and enjoy all the little shops !! there are a few little stores to grab coffee coke chips whatever !! We went to MAR Y s place sorta center with upper lookout palapa . thanks you to Beto and Victor !! for your service !! please give Omar some business on the beach tall lanky guy who rents sailboards kayaks etc super nice and cool dude ! Took my son out personally with him to enjoy the bay area a little farther out so he could enjoy more and fell safe out in the more open water ! thanks Omar !
10. Maguey Bay
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4.0 based on 813 reviews
Featuring only a few tropical restaurants, this is the place for relaxing in the sun.
Reviewed By 858harveyp - Cold Lake, Canada
Nice beach for snorkelling. Go along the rock on the left and right sides. Most of the restaurants have loungers. Just spend some money there and you can sit or lay there all day.
