How do I find a travel companion for Oaxaca?
Food travel is better shared because you can order more. Match with fellow food travelers, then split the cost of a cooking class or a mezcal tour.
North America · Mexico
Oaxaca
Mole, mezcal, markets and mountains
Find companions going to Oaxaca884 going this season
Updated September 2025
Oaxaca is best visited october to november, and march to may. Oaxaca is the best food city in the Americas. Eat at the markets, take a cooking class, and time a visit to Day of the Dead if you can. Allow 5 to 8 days and budget $45 to $110 per day. 884 Tripmet travelers are planning Oaxaca trips this season.
What's the best time to visit Oaxaca?
Go in october to november, and march to may. The shoulder season of september and february, rainy or cool gives you a quieter version of the same trip, which usually means cheaper accommodation and easier bookings.
How do I find a travel companion for Oaxaca?
Post a Trip Card with your dates, budget tier and interests. Tripmet scores every other traveler heading to Oaxaca in the same window across five dimensions — interests, dates, budget, travel style and languages — and shows you the reason behind each score. When you both say yes, you get a shared Trip Room with an itinerary, chat and cost split.
What should I not miss in Oaxaca?
- Day of the Dead altars
- Mercado Benito Juárez
- Hierve el Agua springs
- Mezcal palenque tour
Questions travelers ask about Oaxaca
What is the best time to visit Oaxaca?
October to November for Day of the Dead, or March to May for warm, dry weather.
How many days do you need in Oaxaca?
Five to eight days, including the coast or the mountains if you have time.
Is Oaxaca safe for solo travelers?
The city centre is well travelled and safe at night. Take normal precautions outside the tourist areas and use registered taxis.
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