Oaxaca is an easy place to fall in love with, but there’ll be a few WTF moments if you haven’t been given the heads up first. I’ve been living in Oaxaca for so long that everything just seems ‘normal’ here now. But if you’re coming here for the first time, you’re going to want to…
The short answer? If you have less than 7 days, don’t rush to the coast. Here’s why — and what to do instead. So you’re planning your first trip to Oaxaca and you’ve hit the classic dilemma: do you stay in the city, go to Puerto Escondido, or somehow squeeze in both? Here’s the honest…
Yes. Oaxaca City is safe for tourists. I’ve lived here for more than ten years, and I still walk around the city every day, take taxis, go out at night and travel around Oaxaca with my son. But “safe” doesn’t mean nothing ever happens. Oaxaca has petty theft, phone snatching, dodgy taxi pricing and the…
Oaxaca hides some truly beautiful beaches that are perfect for traveling on a budget. Here are a few of the best options. If Oaxaca has already won you over with its history, art, and food, 2026 is a great year to explore its coastline. The beaches of Oaxaca have become some of Mexico’s most attractive…
Oaxaca offers unique experiences that include gastronomic diversity, beaches and towns, as well as cultural richness. In this new year, Oaxaca is poised to become one of the most sought-after tourist destinations, thanks to its diverse attractions ranging from beaches and cultural cities to natural wonders, according to the tenth edition of Booking.com‘s Travel Predictions…
Hurricane season is here — and for Oaxaca’s Pacific coast, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the more active seasons in recent years. If you’re visiting or living in Puerto Escondido, Huatulco, Mazunte, or anywhere along the Oaxacan coast between May and November, this is worth reading. Not to alarm you — hurricanes…
They’re less than 100km apart on the same stretch of Pacific coastline. They both have warm weather, beautiful water, and fresh seafood. But Huatulco and Puerto Escondido are about as different as two beach towns can be — and choosing the wrong one for your travel style can leave you feeling like you ended up…
*Prices as of May 2026 The journey between Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido used to be one of those trips people dreaded. Seven to ten hours on winding mountain roads, motion sickness, cramped vans, and a genuine sense of achievement when you finally arrived. The new highway changed all of that. Since the Autopista Barranca…
Puerto Escondido has eight beaches. They couldn’t be more different from each other. One is a world-famous surf break that can be deadly. One is a hidden turquoise cove reached by 167 steps down a cliff. One is lined with vegan cafés and sunset crowds. One is a calm family bay where kids splash around…
Puerto Escondido was a fishing village long before it became a surf town. The fishing fleet was here first — and while the surfers and the digital nomads have arrived in waves since, the captains who have worked these waters for generations are still heading out before dawn every morning. The reason sport fishing in…