Simple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Comfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
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Page 3 of 32 Trips in Oaxaca during December 2026 with 124 Reviews
Say Hola to an epic adventure into the heart and soul of Mexico. From Aztec to Zapotec, this 12-day trip focuses on cultural immersion, ancient sites and rural hiking through the highlands. Wander through colourful markets, learn the secrets of black pottery, try pasita in a local bar, explore the UNESCO-listed ancient ruins of Monte Alban and Teotihuacan and discover the vibrant art scene of Oaxaca. Then, change the pace and get a more active with a hiking trip village to village in the Pueblos Mancomunados. Here, local guides will lead you between remote mountain communities, where you'll experience authentic village life, traditional craftsmanship and natural highland surroundings – all while contributing directly to community-based ecotourism efforts that preserve both the environment and Indigenous ways of life!
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This five-day hiking trip takes you from Oaxaca to some of the small villages of the Pueblos Mancomunados – a Zapotec community tourism project in the Sierra Norte Mountains. With local guides and your handy local leader, you’ll hike from village to village along rural paths and forest trails, soaking up the natural scenery of the highlands. With hard-to-access Zapotec villages, you’ll leave the common tourist trail and visit local small farms, participate in a cooking class, join a pulque and tepache workshop and spend each night in a community cabin. With an Intrepid leader by your side, you can get closer to some of Mexico's favourite places, no matter how much time you have.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Over 27 epic days, this adventure will take you from Mexico City to Guatemala, stopping at all the popular spots and lesser-known secrets along the way. You’ll explore the heart of Mexico's Aztec, Zapotec, Maya and Spanish cultures, tasting pasita in Puebla, visiting the markets of Oaxaca and learning about the textile traditions of Teotitlan del Valle. Take guided tours in Chichen Itza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and Palenque, then relax beachside at Playa del Carmen. Amble down the coast to the island paradise of Caye Caulker, cut inland to the lush jungle around San Ignacio, cruise to the vast Rio Dulce, tour Tikal National Park, dance with the locals in Livingston, and finish under the volcano in Antigua.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Mexico City, Antigua, Palenque
Mexico City, Antigua, Palenque, Merida, Playa Del Carmen, Chetumal, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio, Tikal, Rio Dulce, Puebla, Oaxaca, Tehuantepec, San Cristobal De Las Casas
GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 to 49): Journey from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen on this 14-day Mexico group tour, taking in the best of the country's tropical beaches and historic sites. Take in the sights of Mexico City, enjoy leisure time in Oaxaca and enjoy a mezcal tasting in Tehuantepec. Spot monkeys on a boat cruise at the Sumidero Canyon, explore San Cristobal de las Casas and meet local communities in Zinacantan. Then fly to Cancun, gateway to the Yucatan Peninsula. Relax on the beaches of Isla Hoblox and Playa del Carmen, take a day trip to Tulum and enjoy an included visit to Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-49 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Mexico City, Playa Del Carmen, I
Mexico City, Playa Del Carmen, Isla Holbox, Chichen Itza, Oaxaca, Tehuantepec, San Cristobal De Las Casas, Cancún