Oaxaca and Pacific Coast
Embark on a vivid Mexican adventure that swaps bustling colonial streets for tranquil Pacific coast breezes, delivering culture and nature in balanced doses. Four nights in Oaxaca’s high‑altitude charm, touring Monte Albán and the surreal terraces of Hierve el Agua, then three coastal evenings in Huatulco’s bays, hiking chocolate‑scented waterfalls and sipping mezcal. Friendly local guides weave stories into each shared tour, letting you taste authentic cuisine, hear vibrant music, and leave with a deeper appreciation for Mexico’s rich heritage.
Places you'll stay
Huatulco
Nine bays of white sand and turquoise water define Huatulco, a coastal tourism development in Oaxaca, Mexico. The area sits where the foothills of the Sierra Madre del Sur meet the Pacific Ocean, about 400 kilometres east of Acapulco. Centered on the town of La Crucecita, Huatulco supports a population of roughly 50 000 and serves as the gateway to a series of nine bays that stretch along 26 kilometres of jagged coastline.
Oaxaca City
A network of stone streets winds around the 16th‑century Santo Domingo de Guzmán, the most photographed baroque complex in Mexico. Oaxaca City sits in a high valley framed by the Sierra Madre del Sur, about 150 km inland from the Pacific coast. The city’s historic centre earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1987, and its surrounding region holds the pre‑Columbian ruins of Monte Albán, also a World Heritage site. With a population of roughly 300,000, the city balances colonial architecture and living traditions.
Moments to look forward to
Monte Alban
Perched on an elevated plateau, Monte Alban presents a complex of stone pyramids that dominate the horizon and frame sweeping views of the surrounding terrain. The site is an archaeological complex in Mexico, where the arrangement of the pyramids and the height of the location combine to create a striking visual experience.
Hierve el Agua
At the heart of Oaxaca’s high valley, mineral‑laden springs have built towering travertine terraces that spill like frozen waterfalls. Hierve el Agua, located about 70 km east of Oaxaca City in the municipality of San Lorenzo Albarradas, is this striking natural formation in Mexico. The name, meaning “the water boils,” refers to the bubbling appearance of the spring water as it emerges.
Oaxaca’s Living Heritage: History, Flavors & Traditions
Monte Albán & Artisan Villages: The Soul of Oaxaca
Nature & Tradition: Hierve el Agua, Mezcal & Teotitlán
Waterfalls & Coffee Traditions in the Sierra Madre del Sur
Incredible Stays
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Your insider team designs the trip around what you care about, then supports you in-country with private logistics, vetted partners, and concierge help when plans change.
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Insider-led Mexico Design & Concierge
Your insider team designs the trip around what you care about, then supports you in-country with private logistics, vetted partners, and concierge help when plans change.
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