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Oaxaca with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Oaxaca is great for families. Here is how to spend a family trip — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Monte Alban
  2. 2Tule tree
  3. 3Chocolate & crafts
  4. 4Hierve el Agua pools

Ancient ruins

Explore Monte Alban’s pyramids.

Nature & crafts

The Tule tree and alebrije workshops.

The pools

Swim at Hierve el Agua’s spring pools.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Oaxaca City — prices per person.

Puuc Route Mayan Archaeological Ruins: Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil and Labnah
Merida
Puuc Route Mayan Archaeological Ruins: Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil and Labnah
5.0(41)·9 timer
fra$176/ person
via Viator
Hierve el Agua and Distillery of Mezcal Tour
Oaxaca City
Hierve el Agua and Distillery of Mezcal Tour
5.0(31)·8 timer
fra$60/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour including Artisan Villages of Alebrijes and Black Pottery
Oaxaca City
Private Day Tour including Artisan Villages of Alebrijes and Black Pottery
4.9(10)·8 timer
fra$221/ person
via Viator
Zapotec Essence Monte Albán, Black Clay and Alebrijes for a day.
Oaxaca City
Zapotec Essence Monte Albán, Black Clay and Alebrijes for a day.
4.9(228)·8 timer
fra$58/ person
via Viator
Hierve el Agua and Mitla Mezcal Tour
Oaxaca City
Hierve el Agua and Mitla Mezcal Tour
5.0(12)·10 timer
fra$35/ person
via Viator
Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca
Oaxaca City
Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca
4.9(186)·9 timer
fra$31/ person
via Viator
Tour Ruta Hierve el Agua, Tule, Mitla, Teotitlan and Mezcal
Oaxaca City
Tour Ruta Hierve el Agua, Tule, Mitla, Teotitlan and Mezcal
5.0(11)·11 timer
fra$27/ person
via Viator
Alebrije Painting Workshop in San Martín Tilcajete with Pickup
Oaxaca City
Alebrije Painting Workshop in San Martín Tilcajete with Pickup
4.5(19)·4 timer
fra$54/ person
via Viator

Oaxaca with kids — FAQ

Is Oaxaca good for kids?
Yes — Monte Alban’s pyramids, the giant Tule tree, colourful alebrije workshops and Hierve el Agua’s pools all delight children.
What are the best things to do in Oaxaca with children?
Top family picks are Monte Alban, the Tule tree, a chocolate or craft workshop, and swimming at Hierve el Agua.
Is Hierve el Agua suitable for children?
Yes — the natural spring pools are shallow and fun for a family swim, with amazing views.

Explore more in Oaxaca City

Monte Alban & RuinsHierve el Agua & ValleyMezcal TastingsCooking & Food ToursCraft Villages