Travel + Hotels
Flight
Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)
When booking your flight, you’ll want to fly directly into Oaxaca City: Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX). It's a small regional airport that's simple to navigate, and about a 20 minute drive to the central district of the city (Centro) where all of the weekend's events will be based. Other than direct flights from Los Angeles, most of the flight options will connect through Dallas or Houston. There are also options to connect through Mexico City International Airport. Flights on Thursday 2.22.24 are limited so we suggest booking as soon as possible or plan to come in Wednesday 2.23.24. With a connecting flight in mind, make sure you allow enough time for flight delays, larger airports and immigration (if connecting through MXC) IMPORTANT REMINDER: Please make sure to check the expiration date of your passport, or apply for one ASAP if you don’t currently have one. The official wait time is 6-9 weeks, but could always take longer.
Travel Note
Transportation from the airport (OAX) into town
Once you receive your luggage at OAX, just before you exit the airport, there is a taxi booth called Transporte Terrestre with a clearly marked sign that says “TAXI”. Let them know you will need a cab to “el Centro”. There will be two options: A private car, about $410 pesos ($20 USD) or a transfer with other people called Collectivo, about $105 pesos ($6.50 USD). The cab stand takes credit card (Visa) or pesos. You will show them the address of your accommodation, so make sure to have it ready when you purchase your ticket and later to show your driver. Once you have your ticket, follow the exit sign out of the building. You will take a right out of the door and cross the street. As you cross, you'll see drivers in the parking lot waiting next to some white vans/cars. Show one of these drivers your tickets, and they'll direct you to the correct taxi. Once you're in the taxi you've been directed to, the driver will take your tickets and ask for the address of your hotel/Airbnb. You'll get your private car, or if taking the “collectivo” option you’ll wait for it to fill up (these are group taxis, so you will be riding with other people). The driver will leave when the taxi is full enough, and they will drop everyone off at their location. You can follow along on the ride by putting the address into your maps to know which stop is yours. Alternatively, please reach out to your hotel or airbnb as they might have a transfer service available.
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Hotel Dos Lunas Oaxaca
This is where we stayed the first time we came to Oaxaca! It's pretty dinky but still cute. The staff is super friendly and they'll loan you some bikes for free.
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GRANA B&B
Super charming with traditional Oaxacan design with modern amenities. We've had friends stay here and loved it!
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Hotel Siglo XVII
This one has a pool, bar, coffee shop, and a small gym.
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PUG SEAL OAXACA CITY
Super cool/artsy inside. Also has breakfast included.
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Majagua Hotel Boutique Oaxaca
This one is "adults only" 🤠
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Hotel Escondido
Incredible interior, great pool, gourmet restaurant on site, breakfast included. Yowza.
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Otro Oaxaca
Super chic new hotel across from Santo Domingo Church with an under ground "cenote", spa, rooftop pool, nice restaurant and amenities.
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Casa Antonieta
Historic home that has been converted into a boutique hotel. Great location near the zocalo and thoughtful design.
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Hotel La Casona de Tita
A boutique hotel with more traditional hotel amenities. Great location on a quiet street.
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Hotel Los Amantes Oaxaca
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Quinta Real Oaxaca
16th century convent converted into a hotel
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