Category Hiking & Trekking

Oaxaca · HIKING & TREKKING

Top 10 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Oaxaca

10 reviewed

Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca

Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca - The trail begins near Benito Juárez: picking the right route length

1.Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 143 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $161Our pick

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”

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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal

Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal - Meeting Point at 6:00 a.m. in Centro (and why it matters)

2.Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $227

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…”

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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Textile Art

Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Textile Art - The 6:00 am Start and How to Set Yourself Up

3.Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Textile Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 13 hours (approx.)

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”

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

Hierve el Agua Half-Day Guided Hike Adventure ALL FEES INCLUDED - The Hike Back Up: The Part You’ll Feel in Your Legs

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $71

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.”

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Hiking in Sierra Norte the most spectacular trails in Oaxaca

Hiking in Sierra Norte the most spectacular trails in Oaxaca - Mercado Sánchez Pascuas Breakfast Stop: Fuel Up the Oaxaca Way

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $53Best value

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…”

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From Oaxaca: Sierra Norte Hike & Indigenous Village Full-Day

From Oaxaca: Sierra Norte Hike & Indigenous Village Full-Day - Breakfast at elevation: memelas and coffee before the climb

6.Sierra Norte Hike & Indigenous Village Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 9 hours · from $104

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!”

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Hike in the Sierra Norte, Cuajimoloyas

Hike in the Sierra Norte, Cuajimoloyas - Meeting point and timing: start easy, then get moving

7.Hike in the Sierra Norte, Cuajimoloyas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $215

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.”

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Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao

Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao - What the 6:00 am start really means for your day

8.Hike el Camino Real, Latuvi – Lachatao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $269

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.”

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Mountain Hike & Rituals

Mountain Hike & Rituals - The hike loop: 4 km, moderate effort, big rewards

9.Mountain Hike & Rituals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

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.”

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Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure

Sierra Norte Hike and Indigenous Village Full-Day Adventure - Breakfast in Cuajimoloyas area: memelas and coffee before the climb

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $107

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!”

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