Can I still do this trip?

This was a past SXT departure to Mexico, Oaxaca. We run adventures like it regularly, so contact us about the next departure or a custom version designed for your own group.

Is this good for solo travelers?

Absolutely. SXT trips attract friendly, like-minded travelers, and many guests arrive solo and leave with a whole new crew of dive buddies.

Do you handle flights and logistics?

Yes. SXT concierge takes care of flights, transfers, documents, and the little details, so all you have to do is show up and soak it in.

Mexico, Oaxacanon-divingMay 2025

Oaxaca: Mexico's Culinary and Cultural Heart

Mezcal, markets, mole and the Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban

A week in Oaxaca, the soul of southern Mexico, with its legendary cuisine, mezcal country, vibrant markets, craft villages, and the ancient Zapotec ruins of Monte Alban.

At a glance

Destination: Mexico, Oaxaca
Group size: Private trip
Dates: May 2025

Why you will love this trip

What makes this trip special, and why travelers choose to come back.

Legendary Oaxacan cuisine, mole to tlayuda

Oaxaca's food culture is one of Mexico's deepest and most celebrated, and the city's markets, street-food stalls, and restaurants offer a culinary education in moles, tlayudas, and Indigenous flavors worth crossing a continent for.

Mezcal country, agave to glass

A journey out into mezcal country shows the full arc from agave heart to finished spirit, roasted and distilled the traditional way, with tastings along the road that make the smoke and craft impossible to forget.

Monte Alban, ancient Zapotec hilltop city

Climbing to the hilltop city of Monte Alban puts you among two and a half millennia of Zapotec history, with sweeping valley views and a scale of ambition that makes the ancient world feel vivid and immediate.

Craft villages, weavers, potters, and alebrijes

The valley villages surrounding Oaxaca are home to weavers working backstrap looms, potters throwing distinctive black clay, and the painters of brilliantly colored wooden alebrije figures, a living tradition as vibrant as any gallery.

Day-by-day itinerary

A clear day-by-day look at what to expect on the water and ashore.

Included

• Accommodation throughout
• Curated experiences & activities per itinerary
• SXT concierge: planning, flights assistance & 24/7 support

Not included

• International airfare
• Travel insurance
• Some meals & gratuities

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about booking, diving, and preparing for this trip.

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