Hotels in Oaxaca, Mexico

Oaxaca is a region in southern Mexico, famous for its Zapotec and Mixtec archaeological sites, colonial cities, and signature dishes like mole and tlayudas. The climate is mild year-round, averaging 70°F (21°C), with a dry winter ideal for visiting Monte Albán's pyramids and a rainy summer perfect for tasting mezcal in local palenques. In the dry season from November to April, you can hike to Hierve el Agua's petrified waterfalls, while the rainy season from May to October turns the Pacific coast lush for surfing at Puerto Escondido.