The best walks and hikes in Oaxaca
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Mexico? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Oaxaca to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Oaxaca is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
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1. Hierve el Agua – Hierve el Agua Pools loop from Santiago Matatlán
2.96km
01:03
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(12)
33
hikers
2. Linda Vista Swings – Scenic Hiking Trail loop from San José del Pacífico
20.1km
06:00
600m
600m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
(6)
15
hikers
3. Steps to Cerro del Fortín – Statue of Benito Juárez loop from Oaxaca City
9.13km
02:42
250m
250m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.3
(4)
15
hikers
4. Coyote Canyon – Calvario Viewpoint loop from Cuajimoloyas
5.20km
01:34
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
24
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5. Playa Cometa – Punta Cometa loop from Puerto Ángel
4.68km
01:19
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.7
(3)
25
hikers
6. Oaxaca Cathedral – Zócalo de Oaxaca loop from Oaxaca City
5.59km
01:26
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
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10
hikers
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
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Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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9. Playa Zipolite loop from Puerto Ángel
4.39km
01:08
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
hikers
10. Bahía de Cacaluta – Playa Cacaluta loop from Sector A
16.2km
04:22
220m
220m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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