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Oaxaca 3-Day Itinerary
The perfect long weekend in Oaxaca. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $35 to $220 per day.
Trip Overview
Duration
3 Days
Best Time
October to April
Budget Cost
$105
Mid-Range
$255
1
Day 1
Centro Histórico walk
Centro Histórico walk, Santo Domingo church, Benito Juárez market, mezcal bar
Estimated cost: $85 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
Monte Albán ruins
Monte Albán ruins, Oaxacan cooking class, tlayuda street dinner
Estimated cost: $85 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
Hierve el Agua petrified waterfalls
Hierve el Agua petrified waterfalls, mezcal distillery tour, textile village
Estimated cost: $85 (mid-range)
Total 3-Day Cost Estimate
Budget
$105
$35/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$255
$85/day x 3 days
Luxury
$660
$220/day x 3 days
Insider Tips
- Take a cooking class — Oaxacan cuisine (mole, tlayudas, chapulines) is Mexico's most complex
- Visit Monte Albán ruins at opening time for misty mountain views and empty plazas
- Mezcal tasting in the nearby villages of Santiago Matatlán is far better than tourist bars
- The Benito Juárez market is overwhelming in the best way — go hungry
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