Hotels in Oaxaca, Mexico

Oaxaca is a state in southern Mexico with a climate that varies by elevation: coastal areas like Puerto Escondido stay warm year-round (80s°F / 27-32°C), while the highlands around Oaxaca City offer spring-like temperatures (70s°F / 21-26°C). Famous for its mole sauces and mezcal, you can take a hands-on cooking class in the city and explore the Zapotec ruins at Monte Albán. The dry season (November-April) is best for surfing the Pacific swells at Puerto Escondido or hiking the Sierra Norte, while the rainy season (May-October) brings lush green landscapes and the Guelaguetza festival featuring traditional dance and music.