AmericasCity
Oaxaca
Mexico
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Oaxaca is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
69
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
76
Safety
60
Culture
84
Health
56
Internet
60
Outdoors
80
Access
56
Practical details
Capital
Mexico City
Languages
Spanish
Population
130.6M
Time zone
UTC-08:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-06:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Nov · Dec · Mar
Climate
Highland
Warmest month
Feb · 27°C
Quietest month
Mar · crowd 66/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$197
Local daily spend
MX$3,513
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
CRIME (C) KIDNAPPING OR HOSTAGE TAKING (K) TERRORISM (T)
Source country update: 08/12/2025
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At a glance
Currency
MXN
Best months list
Mar · Nov · Dec
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image