Oaxaca · HIKING & TREKKING
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Pick from the 14 hiking & trekking tours in Oaxaca below. Prices, timings and the difference between one and the next are all set out, so you can book it and get on with the rest of the trip.
Sierra Norte hiking from Oaxaca City: pine-oak trails near 3,000m, guide Luis Fernando, and serious mountain meals included.
“Amazing guide and wonderful hiking, views were amazing and I would definitely recommend to anyone who loves the outdoors”
Hike to Hierve el Agua, swim in thermal pools, then taste mezcal at a family distillery on a small-group day trip from Oaxaca.
“Myself and two friends recently did this this tour and oh my god! It was AMAZING! We had the best time! I do have to say the Information Is a little misleading and it doesn’t quite specify how detailed and long the hike is. It’s a little challenging and if your not fit I think you might struggle but luckily for us we love to hike and had the best time! The views were incredible! We loved the your company that do this tour and our guide was so lovely. She was polite, friendly and knowledgeable! There was so many amazing little touches throughout like snacks, several options of drinks…”
Hierve el Agua pools, a 7km canyon hike, and Teotitlán textile art with included meals on a small-group day tour.
“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”
Early guided hike to Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls, with viewpoints, a mineral-spring swim, and Oaxaca food time. All fees included.
“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.”
Market breakfast and a 3-hour Sierra Norte hike from Oaxaca City through cloud forest, with coffee stops and a lunch break.
“My cousin and I booked a hike and Daniel was our guide. He took us to a local market first for breakfast and I had the best tamales ever! The hike itself was wonderful. There were no others on the trail which was nice. Daniel was a great guide. He taught us many things about Oaxaca, the mountains, etc. The hardest part of the hike was the last 20-30 mins of the ascent… difficult primarily because of the altitude. Otherwise, we were met with amazing views and hot coffee/tea to warm up. The descent was easy. We saw many cows, mushrooms, local plants, an hummingbirds. Highly recommend this hike. A…”
A full-day Sierra Norte hike from Oaxaca to a cloud forest village, with memelas breakfast, indigenous culture, and homemade mountain lunch.
“Amazing day trip and a lovely hike with stunning views. Breakfast and lunch both excellent as well, and Ivan was an excellent guide. Highly recommend!”
Hike in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte to Cuajimoloyas with a certified guide, included breakfast and tea, and community-hosted plant stories.
“Great experience! Our guide was really friendly and took lots of time to show us the beautiful area.”
Hike the historic 18 km Camino Real from Latuvi toward Lachatao in Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte with small-group guides and great food.
“Of our month long trip to Oaxaca, our two day hike from Cuajimoloyas to Lachatao is the highlight. Our guide, Paula, showed immense enthusiasm for the ecosystems we hiked through. The knowledge from the local guides who walked along with us gave an insight into the connection with the land that the communities of the Sierra Notre have. The 25km we hiked on the first day was perfect for us as experienced hikers. I cannot recommend Coyote Adventures enough, and hope I can join them on another adventure in the future.”
A 5-hour Oaxaca City mountain loop with a moderate hike, big skyline views, and calming cacao and copal rituals, plus breakfast.
“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 local cultural customs. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Margaux and highly recommend this activity.”
Hike the Sierra Norte from Oaxaca City to Cuajimoloyas with included breakfast and lunch, pine forest trails, and an optional suspension bridge.
“Highly recommend this hiking excursion! Ivan is deeply knowledgeable about Oaxacan culture/surrounding nature, native plants, and his passion for the outdoors is contagious. He’s extremely organized and was very attentive to all the details to ensure we had a special experience. The sweet little comedor he took us to for breakfast and lunch before/after the hike was the perfect way to start and end our day in Cuajimoloyas. The hike itself was great — the views were excellent and Ivan identified noteworthy plants and birds!”
Overnight sunrise camping at Hierve el Agua: a small-group full circuit hike, guided mineral springs swim, and Tlacolula market lunch.
“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 seguridad, muchas actividades a realizar desde la noche con caminatas nocturnas, cenas, vistas del amancer, recorrido muy comodo y excelentes vistas, disfrutar obviamente de las pozas de Hierve el Agua y todo con un gran guia que conoce mucho del tema, Fue mi 1er viaje turistico con acampada y lo recomiendo ampliamente, me animo a…”
11-hour hike to Apoala waterfalls with swim pools and a canyon finish, plus included lunch and market stops from Oaxaca City.
“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 :)”
Bike through Oaxacan villages, ride down into Santiago Apoala, then swim in cascading natural pools and chase Snake Tail Waterfall.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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 itself was breathtaking—lush forest paths, panoramic mountain views, and even a hidden waterfall that we never would have found on our own. Pedro kept a pace that was comfortable for me and my sister and made sure to take plenty of breaks for water, photos, and nature talks. He even brought refreshments and fruit, which…”
Private 9-hour Oaxaca day trip to Hierve el Agua hike, Mezcal Don Agave tastings, San Jerónimo murals, Teotitlán dyes, and Tule tree.
“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!!!”
