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Oaxaca in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Oaxaca cover ruins, nature, food and crafts. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Monte Alban & city
  2. 2Day 2: Hierve el Agua
  3. 3Day 3: mezcal & crafts
  4. 4Food tour

Day 1: ruins & city

Monte Alban and the old town.

Day 2: the valley

Hierve el Agua, Mitla and Tule.

Day 3: mezcal & crafts

Distilleries and craft villages.

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 hours
from$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 hours
from$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 hours
from$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 hours
from$58/ person
via Viator
Hierve el Agua and Mitla Mezcal Tour
Oaxaca City
Hierve el Agua and Mitla Mezcal Tour
5.0(12)·10 hours
from$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 hours
from$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 hours
from$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 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator

Oaxaca in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Oaxaca?
Three days lets you see Monte Alban, Hierve el Agua, a mezcal palenque and the craft villages, with time for the food scene.
What are the best day trips from Oaxaca?
The top trips are Hierve el Agua with Mitla, the mezcal villages, and the craft villages of the valley.
How do I plan a 3-day Oaxaca itinerary?
Spend day one on Monte Alban and the city, day two in the valley, and day three on mezcal and crafts.

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