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Mexico · North America
Oaxaca is an eating city first. Markets, mezcal and mole, all of which are designed around a table with more than one person at it.
Who is travelling to Oaxaca
3 travellers have a Oaxaca trip booked right now.
- Nadia, 45 · American28 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
- Jonah, 37 · South African26 Oct – 6 Nov 2026
- Sofia, 40 · Italian18 – 27 Jul 2027
When to go
October and November for Día de Muertos, July for Guelaguetza, and the dry months from November to April for everything else.
What is better with company in Oaxaca
- Market eating, where the whole point is ordering several things and sharing plates
- Mezcal tastings, which are a flight rather than a glass
- Cooking classes and Hierve el Agua trips, usually priced per group or per vehicle
- Día de Muertos nights, which run late and are far better with company
Practical notes
- Book well ahead for Día de Muertos and Guelaguetza; the city fills completely.
- The historic centre is walkable; collectivos and taxis cover the valley towns.
- Carry pesos in small notes for markets and street stalls.
- Altitude is around 1,500m, so ease into the first day.
Events worth timing a trip to
Día de Muertos · Guelaguetza
Common questions
Is Oaxaca good for solo travellers?
Very, but the food culture is the one thing that genuinely suffers alone. Sharing plates is how the markets and the mole are meant to work.
How do I find a travel companion for Día de Muertos?
Add your dates on BFFTOGO and see who has Oaxaca booked across the same nights. You can filter by age and interests before you message.
Do I need Spanish?
A little goes a long way outside the tourist centre, and it is one of the easier places to practise.
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