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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

“Great experience overall! The views were amazing, the food was great from local restaurants, and the guide Luis was very knowledgeable about local plants and wildlife. I had some great conversations, and he was able to change the difficulty level based on the experience of the group. The hike I did was difficult and very…”

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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

“The guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the different plants and nature! The hike was enjoyable, and ended up far from crowds in an amazing secluded waterfall. The snacks, the water, the transportation - everything was perfectly thought through! The best day I had my entire trip to Mexico.”

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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

“We had a great time on the Hieve El Agua tour. Great hike, swimming, food, workshops. The team really worked hard to make sure we had a great day”

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Hierve el Agua Half-Day Guided Hike Adventure ALL FEES INCLUDED - The descent through the petrified waterfall rock
Guided, Half-Day, Hierve el Agua Tours, Hiking & Trekking, Oaxaca City, Sierra Norte Hiking Tours, Tour Reviews

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

“Wonderful experience! Especially if you just want to visit the waterfall. I forgot her name but our guide was so knowledgeable and kind. She made sure we were all well taken care of. I highly recommend this tour.”

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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

“A fantastic day hike in the Sierra Norte mountains! Daniel our guide was very friendly and could communicate in both English and Spanish with ease. Our hike wasn't too strenuous, although the incline at the end of the first half did give us a workout! The forests, mountains, and views were wonderful. Just the thing…”

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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

“Coyote Aventuras is without a doubt one of the best guide outfits around. From the very beginning, it was a very smooth process to book the trip. Samantha and the rest of the team are fantastic communicators and will ensure that every detail of the trip is thought through.”

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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

“If you want to know how indigenous live and where they live this is a must. We love our experience in this hike. Surrounded by magnificent views. Not the easiest but doable. I enjoy our food very much. Just like I was eating at my abuelas home.”

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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

“Excelete Tour y acampada en Hierve el Agua, vivirla asi en conjunto trae nuevas expericias y momentos que valen mucho la pena. Desde antes del viaje con todos los consejos y sugerencias, el traslado de mucha seguridad y confianza, la expriencia en sitio con equipo de camping y sleeping bags excelentes que dan confort y…”

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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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