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9 Best Oaxaca City Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 9 oaxaca city hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

9 Best Oaxaca City Hikes

Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca - From Oaxaca City to Cuajimoloyas: The Breakfast Start
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Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca

1.Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca

Hike in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte with a small group, high-altitude pine-oak trails, flexible distances, and hearty local meals.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The day begins with a scenic drive up the mountain. Once you reach a certain elevation, the landscape changes from desert into a beautiful lush green forest full of white pine, oak, and rocky outcrops. We made a quick stop for an authentic Mexican breakfast in a small mountain town of about 800 people before…”

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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal - The Drive and Breakfast Stop: Fuel Before the Climb
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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal

2.Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal

Start at 6am for a challenging hike to Hierve el Agua, swim in thermal pools, then taste mezcal at a family distillery.

★ 5.0

“The guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the different plants and nature! The hike was enjoyable, and ended up far from crowds in an amazing secluded waterfall. The snacks, the water, the transportation - everything was perfectly thought through! The best day I had my entire trip to Mexico.”

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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Textile Art - Hierve el Agua: Thermal Pools, Views, and the Petrified Waterfall Moment
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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Textile Art

3.Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Textile Art

Hierve el Agua hike, mineral pools, and Teotitlán del Valle weaving in one small-group day from Oaxaca City.

★ 5.0

“Shared this experience with my husband and adult daughter. Our guide Miren was extremely knowledgeable about customs, traditions, and culture. She had a very welcoming, warm, and caring manner. Would highly recommend this experience!”

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Hierve el Agua Half-Day Guided Hike Adventure ALL FEES INCLUDED - Getting there from Oaxaca City: early departure is the strategy
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Hierve el Agua Half-Day Guided Hike Adventure ALL FEES INCLUDED

4.Hierve el Agua Half-Day Guided Hike Adventure ALL FEES INCLUDED

Early guided hike at Hierve el Agua with petrified waterfalls, a mineral springs swim, and included fees, transport, guide, poles, and water.

★ 5.0

“Guide was very good. I liked that it arrives early in the morning, so we could do the hike before it got too hot and could swim before too many other tours arrives.”

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Hiking in Sierra Norte the most spectacular trails in Oaxaca - Guided Cloud-Forest Hike in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
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Hiking in Sierra Norte the most spectacular trails in Oaxaca

5.Hiking in Sierra Norte the most spectacular trails in Oaxaca

Half-day Sierra Norte hike from Oaxaca City: local market breakfast, a guided cloud-forest trail, and warm coffee plus a lunch stop.

★ 5.0

“My cousin and I booked a hike and Daniel was our guide. He took us to a local market first for breakfast and I had the best tamales ever! The hike itself was wonderful. There were no others on the trail which was nice. Daniel was a great guide. He taught us many things about…”

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Hike in the Sierra Norte, Cuajimoloyas - Meeting point in Oaxaca City: start smart at 7:00 am
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Hike in the Sierra Norte, Cuajimoloyas

Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao - From Oaxaca City to the trail: the early start payoff
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Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao

7.Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao

Hike the historic Camino Real from Latuvi toward Lachatao in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte, with small-group guiding, great food, and big views.

★ 5.0

“Coyote Aventuras is without a doubt one of the best guide outfits around. From the very beginning, it was a very smooth process to book the trip. Samantha and the rest of the team are fantastic communicators and will ensure that every detail of the trip is thought through.”

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Mountain Hike & Rituals - Ritual time in the hills: cacao, copal cleansing, grounding, offering
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Mountain Hike & Rituals

8.Mountain Hike & Rituals

Oaxaca City 4 km moderate hike with skyline views, cacao-copal rituals, and a family breakfast. Hotel pickup, guide, coffee, binoculars.

★ 5.0

“I had a wonderful time with Margaux on this hike and spiritual experience. The walk was beautiful and very serene, and I enjoyed the local spiritual rituals along the way. The breakfast was also very tasty. This is a great experience for someone who wants to get out in nature and to also experience some…”

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Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure - Breakfast in the mountains: memelas, coffee, and real energy
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Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure

9.Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure

Sierra Norte hike to Cuajimoloyas with a suspension bridge, village breakfast and lunch, and local guides from Oaxaca City.

★ 5.0

“Highly recommend this hiking excursion! Ivan is deeply knowledgeable about Oaxacan culture/surrounding nature, native plants, and his passion for the outdoors is contagious. He’s extremely organized and was very attentive to all the details to ensure we had a special experience. The sweet little comedor he took us to for breakfast and lunch before/after the…”

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