Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day
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View details- €56Median price
- 506Bookable tours
- 4.84Rating
- 9,454traveller reviews
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Hierve el Agua,Arbol Del Tule,Mitla,Mezcal and Teotitlan del valle
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View detailsMonte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions
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What things cost in Oaxaca City
Prices in Oaxaca City spread far wider than any single "from" figure suggests, and 96% of the catalogue can be cancelled free of charge. So the useful question is not what the cheapest ticket costs, but which band buys which kind of day.
That median sits 32% below Mexico's, so Oaxaca City is one of the cheaper places in the country to actually do things.
- €13Cheapest reviewed option
- €40A quarter cost under · Entry tickets and self-guided walks
- €56Half cost under · Guided group tours
- €93Three quarters cost under · Small-group, private and day trips
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Understand Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City has 300,050 residents across 85 km². Below, the districts travellers actually use to orient themselves, and what each part of the city is known for.
| Population | 300,050 |
|---|---|
| Area | 85 km² |
Other destinations in Mexico
Compare Oaxaca City with the rest of the country before locking your route — the catalogue size and price gap between neighbouring cities is often larger than travellers expect.
| Destination | Bookable tours | Median price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancun | 3,559 | €66 | 4.65 |
| Mexico City | 2,267 | €68 | 4.83 |
| Playa del Carmen | 1,870 | €96 | 4.69 |
| Los Cabos | 1,521 | €87 | 4.76 |
| Cabo San Lucas | 1,203 | €85 | 4.73 |
| Tulum | 1,171 | €83 | 4.70 |
| Puerto Vallarta | 907 | €87 | 4.78 |
| Cozumel | 635 | €79 | 4.67 |
| San Jose del Cabo | 462 | €94 | 4.77 |
| Guadalajara | 388 | €69 | 4.80 |
| Merida | 373 | €78 | 4.80 |
| Punta Sam | 371 | €92 | 4.63 |
Frequently asked questions
Which attraction in Oaxaca City should be booked first?
Book first whatever has timed entry or a daily visitor cap — those sell out and leave only the expensive options. Open-air sights rarely need advance booking.
How many attractions in Oaxaca City are worth a dedicated visit?
We list the ones with enough traveller reviews to compare honestly. Anything below that threshold usually means too little data to say whether an option is good or simply new.
Is Oaxaca City expensive compared with the rest of Mexico?
The median experience in Oaxaca City is €56, against €83 across Mexico. The cheapest paid option we track in Oaxaca City is €13.
How far ahead should I book in Oaxaca City?
For the highest-review sights, book before you travel: they run on timed entry and the good slots go first. For everything else, 96% of the catalogue allows free cancellation, so booking early carries no real penalty.
How many things are there to do in Oaxaca City?
506 bookable experiences in Oaxaca City, carrying 9,454 traveller reviews between them, with an average rating of 4.84.