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Oaxaca
budget
food
mezcal
culture
markets
ruins

Oaxaca

Mexico · North America
Avg Daily
$38
Safety
4/5
Language
Spanish
Currency
MXN

Culinary capital with indigenous culture, mezcal, colorful markets, and ancient ruins.

Best Time to Visit

OctNovMarApr

Average Flight Prices

From US
$180–$350

Estimated · round-trip

From Europe
$180–$350

Estimated · round-trip

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Daily Cost Breakdown

ExpenseBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Hotel / night
$20$60$200
Meal
$4$12$40
Beer
$2$2$2
Coffee
$1.5$1.5$1.5
Transport / day
$4$4$4

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Getting Around

City Center

Free

Compact and walkable

Local Buses

$0.40/ride

Cheap local transport

Taxis

$2-5/ride

Short trips around town

Where to Eat & Drink

Mercado 20 de Noviembre

Market$

Tlayudas and grilled meats

Must try:Tlayuda oaxaqueña

Casa Oaxaca

Fine Dining$$$

Upscale Oaxacan cuisine

Must try:Mole negro

La Teca

Street Food$

Best mezcal and botanas

Must try:Chapulines (grasshoppers)

Top Activities & Experiences

Monte Alban Ruins

$8

Ancient Zapotec city

Mezcal Tasting

$25

Visit palenques and taste

Hierve el Agua

$5

Petrified waterfalls

Cooking Class

$50

Learn to make mole

Markets Tour

Free

Explore colorful local markets

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