$38 USD
Avg. Daily Budget
$10 - $16
Hostel Dorm Stay
$2.50
Market Tlayuda
Colectivo
Local Transit Secret
The Culinary Heart of Mexico
Oaxaca is celebrated globally for its seven legendary mole recipes, hand-thrown clay pottery, and vibrant indigenous traditions. Located in a high valley surrounded by the Sierra Madre mountains, Oaxaca delivers world-class sensory travel experiences at low daily costs.
At Mercado 20 de Noviembre, enjoy freshly grilled meats from the famous Pasillo de Tasajo with warm tortillas for under $3.50 USD.
Top Saving Tips for Oaxaca
1. Travel via Colectivos: Instead of private tours to Hierve el Agua or Mitla ruins, take local shared taxis (colectivos) departing near the baseball stadium for $2.00 USD.
2. Free Sunday Museum Days: Many public museums around the Historic Center offer free admission or heavily reduced tickets on Sundays.