Top Oaxaca Eco Tours

Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will procee to Teotitlan del Valle where you can admire the wool carpets; we continue to the ceremonial center of Mitla, outstandingly beautiful for ist magnificent fretwork made of countless polish stones, our journey continues to hierve el agua, where you wil have the opportunity to admire the beautiful petrified wather falls: our last stop is a mezcal destilley.

This tour to Arrazola is a great way to experience Oaxaca outside of the city center as you will immerse yourself for a few hours in the life of a typical Oaxacan craft family! Armando and his family have been creating alebrijes for generations and can trace their artistic lineage from the beginning of the art form creation. Having the opportunity to sit, learn and be creative with them is truly unique! If you're interested in authentic Oaxacan culture and art, this tour is for you!

Casa Crespo is Oaxaca in its kitchen. Tradition lives there, where chef Oscar Carrizosa, (originally from the Mixteca region) mixes the ingredients of the 16 ethnicities of Oaxaca with the original seasoning that he inherited from his grandma. It´s the perfect place to get to know the flavors and aromas of Oaxacan food in the classes that Oscar gives. To taste a good cup of coffee or a hot chocolate at Casa Crespo while getting ready for your market tour is also a good start to approach Oaxacan cuisine. Oscar, who is very friendly, also shows how to smell and identify the aromas that come of the dishes. He presents menu options and the students decide what they would like to cook. There is no fixed menu. He teaches how to cook 3 types of tortillas, 3 types of salsa, an appetizer, soup, mole, dessert and drink. Dishes that strive to remain in the taste buds and memory of those who love good eating.

Oaxaca is a magical city. The skies are deep blue in the heart of the valley. Women in embroidered huipiles, colorful houses, flowers on the trees, parades and local people garnish the streets. And then there's the street art. We will be cycling around 3 neighbourhoods of the city visiting interesting spots, art workshops and of course, street art. They are everywhere: big murals, stencils, posters. Oaxacan Artists are abundant and very talented. It's like visiting an outdoor museum. During the ride we will have time to share a local and organic drink or snack.

Discover the pyramids of Oaxaca in Monte Alban, meaning ‘White Mountain,’ located on a vast mountaintop expanse with spectacular 360-degree views of Oaxaca Valley. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Oaxaca City, the pre-Columbian archaeological site is considered the most magnificent of the region’s ancient ruins. On this guided tour by coach from Oaxaca, explore the complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court and 170 excavated tombs. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Me Encanta Oaxaca is a small family project run by Betsaida, locals born & raised in Oaxaca. This project started with the simple wish to share the world the beauty & cultural richness of Oaxaca state. As consecuence, Me Encanta Oaxaca is a phrase that expresses how much we like it and we believe that once you live Oaxaca, it’ll cast a spell on you. We’re not only proud of our roots, but also we’re committed to support the local consumption of cooks, mezcal makers, artisans & more in order to we promote a sustainable tourism in the different spots and communities that we visit. Therefore, once you join us in our tours you’ll live an authentic experience with us.

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Montealban is one of the places you have to visit if you come to Oaxaca. With more than 2,000 years of history, Montealban is unique. In addition, you can visit the alebrijes and black clay workshops, recognized crafts of the Oaxaca Valley. You can also enjoy the architectural beauty of the former Cuilapam convent. Note: Due to the health emergency (COVID) Monte Albán has limited access by people. So, to secure entry, it is sometimes necessary to arrive earlier than the departure time indicates. Please keep an eye out for pickup time updates.

Enjoy this tour in private service, with what we can enjoy in a more personal way, the fantastic places that this route offers. The advantages of a private tour is that you traveled alone in the vehicle, can be added to the food or visit somewhere nearby, as long as it does not exceed the contracted time. We pass by you directly from the hotel, it is a door to door service, without more people. In case of requiring more time the extra hours have an additional cost.

Experience an enchanting day amid mysterious mangroves and luscious lagoons on a full-day eco-tour from Huatulco. Ride on a boat through tranquil mangroves and scan the verdant undergrowth for fearsome crocodiles. Come face-to-face with sea turtles in the National Mexican Turtle Center before reclining on the silken, sandy shores of the popular surfing village Zipolite. Personalized attention from your guide is guaranteed on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to 20 people.

Disfruta la naturaleza en todo su esplendor, respira aire fresco, observa hermosos paisajes, mariposas y aves en su hábitat natural, prueba nuevos sabores, báñate en cristalinas aguas, vive una experiencia de paz y tranquilidad, un gran alimento para el alma, a tan sólo 50 minutos de las hermosas Bahías de Huatulco ¡no te lo puedes perder!

This adventure combines waterfall hikes and a zip line tour through the South Sierra Madre. The tour begins in the village of San Juan Lachao, in the Sierra, where you can buy fresh fruit, walk to a waterfall for a swim, and spot native flora and fauna—including a coffee plantation. Later, you’ll enjoy the thrill of a zip line tour with five sections spanning a total of 2,500 meters.

Benefit from convenient round-trip transportation to several picturesque beach towns along Oaxaca’s coast on this full-day tour from Puerto Escondido. You’ll stop at the beaches in Ventanilla, Mazunte, Zipolite, and Puerto Angel, and also take a boat ride through the mangrove forest, visit the National Mexican Turtle Center, and sample mezcal. You get to relax and enjoy the scenery as your guide handles the details including hotel pickup and drop-off.

my experience offer a chance to know the chatina culture of my comunity. I live in the village and only with my experience you can visit 2 tradicional houses where the families produce cheese and tortillas, part of our economic activity. we will know our hot springs zone called atotonilco, and we will can give a litte shower to the horses in to the river and ride without sadle like the local people do it in raining season. This experience can be private for big families.

If you're a nature lover and want to make a tiny contribution to the preservation of nature, this is the chance you've been waiting for. You will learn the process of making handmade chocolate and you will see the cocoa bean as the main element of chocolate, also you will taste the typical drink. After that we will have time to visit "the iguanario", it is a place where you will see the two types of iguanas: green and Black and you could take pictures. You will visit the turtle sanctuary where you will receive an interesting introduction to the behavior and breeding habits of sea turtles before helping newly hatched baby turtles make their way into the sea. You will be in contact with one of the marine animals in danger of extinction, which is the turtle, of these there are 5 species inhabit the Oaxacan coast, you will have the opportunity to release them into the sea, and you will watch the sunset stage on the beach.

● Helping a baby turtle return to the ocean ● Sitting back and watch the beautiful sunset ● Learning more about turtles and other regional wildlife ● Taking stunning photos on the beach ● Having fun with the whole family

This experience is unique because not everyone is preserving the endangered species, especially the turtles that if we had not stopped in 1990 we no longer knew the turtles, it is also one of the only places where the phenomenon of dinoflagellates is appreciated.

You will enjoy the wonders that Huatulco offers us, with this visit to the spectacular bays and beaches on a tour aboard a boat where we can observe the beautiful landscapes of the Bays of Santa Cruz, Órgano, Maguey, Cacaluta and Chachacual. During the tour we will enjoy spectacular views of the bays and what Mother Nature offers us by the sea. In an area of reefs we will enjoy snorkeling and to enjoy one of the beaches we will move to Bahía del Maguey where you can enjoy a rich meal based on seafood, among the specialties is fish to size, stuffed pineapple, lobster butter, shrimp gratin, among others. The approximate time of stay to enjoy this beach is 2 hours before starting the return trip.

If you're a nature lover and want to make a tiny contribution to the preservation of nature, this is the chance you've been waiting for. From Huatulco we will travel to the first stop ecoturist center the ventanilla where you will know the diferents cocodriles and mangrove, you go a board a boat to see the ventanilla lagoon. After that we will have time to visit "the iguanario", it is a place where you will see the two types of iguanas: green and Black and you could take pictures. The next stop is to visit the Natural cosmetics factory where a group of women make artisan products. It will be a beautiful experience with a personalized service and certified guide of Zapoteco origin who you will not regret it.

Pair nature-watching with beach time, and you have this enjoyable 5-hour guided tour to Manialtepec Lagoon and Puerto Suelo from Puerto Escondido. If you’re a bird-lover, then make sure to bring your camera to capture the herons, parrots and migrant birds that call the lagoon home. Learn about the local vegetation and wildlife as you cruise the lagoon, and then head to the beach for a refreshing swim. Round-trip hotel transport is included on this budget-friendly tour.

Have you ever dreamed of touching the clouds? San José del Pacífico, a destination among the mountains full of magic. Located in the southern highlands of Oaxaca, this town at 2,5000 meters above sea level is a must in the state of Oaxaca. In San José del Pacífico you will find surprising panoramic images, since it is surrounded by clouds and trees. However, one of the reasons for its fame is the mushrooms that grow in the vicinity of the forest. The consumption of mushrooms in the region dates back to ancient times: since the Zapotecs used them for rituals of self-knowledge and religious revelation

We will start by visiting Ventanilla Beach, in this place you will have the opportunity to visit the mangroves where different species of reptiles and birds live such as the woodpecker, diving duck, and a great variety of herons, crocodiles, and iguanas. Later we will go to Mazunte considered a magical town, we will visit the Mexican Center for Turtle Research, a place that is responsible for the conservation and protection of all species of turtles that inhabit the region, where we will see 7 of the 9 species of turtles that we have on the coast of the state; this place has an aquarium museum which we will visit to have an unforgettable experience. We will go to Zipolite and Puerto Ángel, which are one of the best beaches in Oaxaca where we can rest and visit a restaurant in front of the sea where we will enjoy their food based on fresh seafood. And to end this adventure we will return to the Bay.

Spend a relaxing day on the Pacific Ocean aboard a cruise from La Crucecita, Mexico. Join a small group for a ride along the coastline stopping at several beaches and bays. Enjoy time to snorkel in the protected reefs—observing local sea life like sea urchins and clownfish—or simply soak up the sun on the boat.