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14 Best Hiking & Trekking In Oaxaca

Oaxaca’s best days out.

The 14 hiking & trekking travellers book most around Oaxaca, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator you go with.

14 Best Hiking & Trekking In Oaxaca

Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca - Benito Juárez trailhead: route choices that match your stamina
Hiking & Trekking, Oaxaca City, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews

Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca

1.Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca

A full-day Sierra Norte hike from Oaxaca City with mountain breakfasts, pine-oak trails, and local meals guided by Luis Fernando.

Most Popular 5.0

“I cannot say enough good things about this adventure! Luis was an amazing guide, he was so enthusiastic and knowledgable about our entire day. Everything about the day was perfection. The drive into the mountains was beautiful, the roads took us up above the clouds. We stopped for a massive breakfast that fueled us up…”

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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal - Hierve el Agua entrance and free time: pools, photos, and your first taste of the views
Hierve el Agua Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Mezcal Tasting & Distillery Tours, Oaxaca City, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews

Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal

2.Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal

Hike, swim and photograph Hierve el Agua from a low-crowd route, then taste three-generation mezcal on a day trip from Oaxaca City.

5.0

“We tend to avoid bus tours and tourist crowds, but still want to take in the beauty of local sites. That's why were were so happy to come across Carlos's hike. We got to Hierve el Agua early before the tourists and had the place to ourselves to take photos and go for a swim.…”

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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Textile Art - Hierve el Agua Thermal Pools: Where the Views and the Soak Happen
Hierve el Agua Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Oaxaca City, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Textile & Weaving Workshops, Tour Reviews

Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Textile Art

3.Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Textile Art

Ultimate Hierve el Agua hike plus Teotitlán textile art. Mineral pools, a canyon waterfall walk, and homestyle breakfast and lunch in Oaxaca.

5.0

“Shared this experience with my husband and adult daughter. Our guide Miren was extremely knowledgeable about customs, traditions, and culture. She had a very welcoming, warm, and caring manner. Would highly recommend this experience!”

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Hierve el Agua Half-Day Guided Hike Adventure ALL FEES INCLUDED - The descent through the petrified waterfall rock
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Hierve el Agua Half-Day Guided Hike Adventure ALL FEES INCLUDED

4.Hierve el Agua Half-Day Guided Hike Adventure ALL FEES INCLUDED

Guided half-day hike at Hierve el Agua from Oaxaca: petrified waterfall trail, mineral springs swim, scenic drive, all fees included.

5.0

“Guide was very good. I liked that it arrives early in the morning, so we could do the hike before it got too hot and could swim before too many other tours arrives.”

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Hiking in Sierra Norte the most spectacular trails in Oaxaca - Mercado Sánchez Pascuas: your warm-up meal before the trail
Hiking & Trekking, Oaxaca City, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews

Hiking in Sierra Norte the most spectacular trails in Oaxaca

5.Hiking in Sierra Norte the most spectacular trails in Oaxaca

Guided Sierra Norte hike from Oaxaca City with a local market start, pine-oak cloud forest trails, and warm coffee/tea on the way.

5.0

“Daniel is a great guide, and the tour is excellent in every way. Took us to a lovely market experience with tasty food, he is a very good driver, mellow, professional tour operator of high integrity. He taught me how to listen for hummingbirds, told some wonderful stories, showed us cool plants and flowers, and…”

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From Oaxaca: Sierra Norte Hike & Indigenous Village Full-Day - Getting there: the van ride and the altitude reality check
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From Oaxaca: Sierra Norte Hike & Indigenous Village Full-Day

Hike in the Sierra Norte, Cuajimoloyas - Getting to the meeting point on C. Macedonio Alcalá (no stress)
Hiking & Trekking, Oaxaca City, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews

Hike in the Sierra Norte, Cuajimoloyas

7.Hike in the Sierra Norte, Cuajimoloyas

Small-group Sierra Norte hike from Oaxaca City to Cuajimoloyas, with breakfast, guided trail, and community meals with local experts.

5.0

“Our guided hike was an amazing experience and one of the highlights of our trip to Oaxaca. Santi and Pao were excellent guides and the natural beauty of the Sierra Norte is remarkable. Pao is incredibly knowledgable about the flora and fauna of the region and showed us all of the edible plants we encountered…”

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Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao - The 6:00 am Start and How the Day Feels
Hiking & Trekking, Oaxaca City, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews

Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao

8.Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao

Hike Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte on the historic Camino Real. 18 km Latuvi to Lachatao, small group, English-led, early start, great value.

5.0

“Excellent experience all around with beautiful scenery, excellent food, and knowledgeable/friendly/accommodating guide. We went to Ixtepeji and were the only 2 on the hike.”

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Mountain Hike & Rituals - Views and City Skyline: The Payoff You Can Actually See
Hiking & Trekking, Oaxaca City, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews

Mountain Hike & Rituals

9.Mountain Hike & Rituals

Moderate Oaxaca hike with cacao and copal rituals, big city views, and a family breakfast, with hotel pickup and guided nature pauses.

5.0

“I had a wonderful time with Margaux on this hike and spiritual experience. The walk was beautiful and very serene, and I enjoyed the local spiritual rituals along the way. The breakfast was also very tasty. This is a great experience for someone who wants to get out in nature and to also experience some…”

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Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure - Mountain breakfast: memelas and coffee before you climb
Full-Day, Hiking & Trekking, Oaxaca City, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews

Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure

10.Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure

Hike the Sierra Norte near Oaxaca City, meet a local village, and enjoy breakfast and lunch at altitude with bilingual guides and great views.

5.0

“Do not miss this opportunity to take this hike with Ivan! He is extremely knowledgeable and his love for Oaxaca is clearly evident. The hike is difficult at times but definitely doable - I would not miss the suspension bridge - pretty cool! Breakfast and lunch were amazing as well. It was quite cold up…”

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Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Sunrise & Hike, Overnight Experience - The ride from Jalatlaco to the mountains (and why it matters)
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Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Sunrise & Hike, Overnight Experience

11.Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Sunrise & Hike, Overnight Experience

Sunrise at Hierve el Agua, a guided full-circuit hike, and starry overnight camping, ending with a Tlacolula market stop.

5.0

“I highly recommend this experience if you like nature! One of the most beautiful sunrises I have gotten! Also being in hierve el agua before the crowds arrive is a unique experience. Camping gear was great! Wasn't cold at all and Ivan made sure to take care of all the details.”

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Apoala Magic Waterfalls Hike and Swim Adventure - The drive to Apoala: what the timing really means
Hiking & Trekking, Oaxaca City, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews

Apoala Magic Waterfalls Hike and Swim Adventure

12.Apoala Magic Waterfalls Hike and Swim Adventure

Guided Apoala waterfall hike with pool swims, market breakfast stops, and lunch in the Twin Rocks valley from Oaxaca City.

5.0

“This hike was such a wonderful addition to our trip in Oaxaca. It was well paced with three stops to take in the beauty and have a refreshing swim. Ivan was a great host. He was very knowledgeable on the area and environment. We even got to get close with some donkeys and sheep :)”

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Oaxaca: Cascadas de Apoala 1 Day Bike and Hike tour - Morning Start: Hotel Pickup and the Nochixtlán Breakfast Stop
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Oaxaca: Cascadas de Apoala 1 Day Bike and Hike tour

13.Oaxaca: Cascadas de Apoala 1 Day Bike and Hike tour

10-hour Oaxaca bike and hike to Santiago Apoala with a scenic MTB ride, natural pools swimming, and Snake Tail waterfall.

5.0

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Unforgettable Bike and Hike tour! I cannot recommend this guided hiking experience enough! From start to finish, it was perfectly organized and exceeded all my expectations. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and deeply passionate about the local ecology and history, which added a whole new layer of depth to the hike. The trail…”

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Exclusive Private Tour: Hierve el Agua with Hike, Mezcal & Gastronomy - Mezcal Don Agave: Learning the Agaves and Tasting the Process
Food & Market Tours, Hierve el Agua Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Mezcal Tasting & Distillery Tours, Oaxaca City, Private, Private & Custom City Tours, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Exclusive Private Tour: Hierve el Agua with Hike, Mezcal & Gastronomy

14.Exclusive Private Tour: Hierve el Agua with Hike, Mezcal & Gastronomy

Private 9-hour Oaxaca day trip to Hierve el Agua, mezcal tasting, monastery art, natural dyes, and Santa María del Tule—organized and safety-first.

5.0

“The best way to know Hierve el Agua!! The tour is extremely well organized, the views are incredible and the experience is fantastic but the best part was our tour guide and driver they do the experience magical . Highly recommended!!!”

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