The Best Hiking Trails in Oaxaca (Mexico)

San Felipe Peak BassAckwards Hike

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DeronDilger

Distance

16.42mi

Elevation +

6440f

TrailRank

36

This is how we did it the first time but it's unlikely well tackle the climb of San Felipe peak (in San Felipe del Agua, Oaxaca, Mexico) this way again. There is no elevation data in the uploaded trail but I will post...

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La Neveria to Benito Juarez - Pueblos Mancomonucados

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craig ritchie

Distance

5.61mi

Elevation +

1824f

TrailRank

36| 5.0

Short, tough section that is rated easy as it’s only 9km. It’s starts behind the office in La Neveria. You can find interesting agricultural scenes and plenty of interesting plants.

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San Jose del Pacifico - San Mateo Rio Hondo

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Robin777

Distance

6.49mi

Elevation +

968f

TrailRank

36

Nice and beautiful trail through the forest next to the river. Need to cross the river a few times, the last 40min are next to the road. But San Mateo doesnt have a good vibe, people are on drugs (not hongos!), should be...

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Cerro cerca de San José del Pacifico

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jule.g

Distance

2.28mi

Elevation +

1486f

TrailRank

35

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Our Guide was Hilario from the Restaurant Rayitos del Sol. SUPER recommendable. I was out of battery in the middle of the track but We walked the same way back that we came from. Total aprox 7km

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Lachatao to Latuvi

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MarkSB

Distance

9.62mi

Elevation +

3310f

TrailRank

33

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A beautiful trail. The initial 2 to 3 kms follows a new road still in construction. Then go off the road to the left, gradually making your way to the stream at the bottom of the valley. During the dry season many of the...

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Bahia San Augstin - Playa Riscalillo - Playa Cacalutilla - Bahia San Augustin

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Brad De Abreu

Distance

3.74mi

Elevation +

233f

TrailRank

32

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Easy walk we did it bear foot. Coral, snorkelling and a few bars at Riscalillo. There's a hotel near Caclutilla but it's basically completely empty. It's a bit tricky to get back to the road from Cacalutilla but jus...

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1000 Rivers - Tlalixtac - Waterfall

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Fer Amador

Distance

11.59mi

Elevation +

2251f

TrailRank

30

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Green trails and jungle tunnels, you get to hike riverside, at the end of this hike you get to see a 4 mts waterfall, it you keep going you can get to Neveria.

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Peña San Felipe going up from parque Colosio- 1st attempt

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Fer Amador

Distance

13.40mi

Elevation +

4367f

TrailRank

30

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We tried to get to Cruz de Peña in Peña de San Felipe, we started at 7 am, next time we will start at 5.30 am. Otherwise is a pretty challenging trail going up from San Felipe town, the first 10 KMS are steep in a well d...

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Casa Lyobaa- La Fortaleza

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Paul David Meyer

Distance

5.71mi

Elevation +

604f

TrailRank

29

One of our absolute favorite hikes with a treasure at the top. Although we mapped it from the house, you’ll take a tuk tuk to where you turn off from the dirt road to start hiking toward the white cross on the top of the...

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San Antonio Cuajimoloyas to San Isidro Llano Grande - Pueblos Mancomonucados

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craig ritchie

Distance

6.69mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

29| 5.0

It might seem like you’re on the wrong path once you make the second road crossing but this is the route to take if you want to avoid walking alongside it for the final section into Llano Grande. No real views of any ...

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San José to the peak and back

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David 369

Distance

4.55mi

Elevation +

1270f

TrailRank

28| 4.67

Some sketchy parts and getting lost but there is a trail although it’s hard to follow or work out at times!

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Apoala Mirador Trail

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Packing up the Pieces

Distance

2.19mi

Elevation +

1302f

TrailRank

27

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This adventure trail passes by two different viewpoint. Once you reach the road, either hitch a ride back into town, or follow the road back to Apoala. This trail is not very well marked once you hit the first view...

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Cerro Picacho

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Packing up the Pieces

Distance

3.54mi

Elevation +

1188f

TrailRank

27

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The sacred and lovely climb up Cerro Picacho from Teotitlan del Valle Entrance Fee: $25 pesos ($1.25 USD), Purchase tickets from the Museo Comunitario in the center of town For more tips and tricks, visit the link ...

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Llano Grande lookout loop

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wjwagner

Distance

5.60mi

Elevation +

1486f

TrailRank

26

This was a beautiful first hike with a couple of nice views. We made a couple of wrong turns and had to backtrack.

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San Cristo mountain

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kilómetros para el mundo

Distance

7.64mi

Elevation +

571f

TrailRank

26

Oaxaca is a city Southwest Mexico. It's surrounded by the Sierra Madre, and it has nearby the Monte Albán ruins. In this track we started in Jardin Etnobotánico, that we surrounded on two sides and continued by Berrioz...

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San Miguel Amatlán to Latuvi - Pueblos Mancomonucados

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craig ritchie

Distance

13.71mi

Elevation +

2703f

TrailRank

26

Superb days walk through a strange landscape of oak pine forest. The majority of the trail is parallel to the river but with constant ups and downs. The final 2km, immediately after the second river crossing, marks the s...

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Latuvi to La Neveria

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MarkSB

Distance

7.07mi

Elevation +

2320f

TrailRank

25

A beautiful trail. Lots of pine forest. Some occasional farms by the trail. This route bypasses having to climb the mountain and saves from quite a bit of elevation gain.

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San Isidro Llano Grande to San Miguel Amatlán - Pueblos Mancomonucados

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craig ritchie

Distance

14.83mi

Elevation +

991f

TrailRank

25

A long but straightforward walk on good paths. Not until the final steep descent into Amatalan is there any vista as the walk is entirely in dense forest with fascinating plant diversity. I saw one other person along the...

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Mitla Meandering 2

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Paul David Meyer

Distance

4.38mi

Elevation +

722f

TrailRank

24

First part is straightforward, following a series of small horse trails. After you turn right to start the long loop back, it’s a bit more improvisation. Take sturdy shoes, long pants and plenty of water.

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Latuvi to La Nevaria - Pueblos Mancomonucados

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craig ritchie

Distance

7.83mi

Elevation +

1775f

TrailRank

23

A mundane section of the circuit but there are a few interesting wild flowers to be seen along the way. One could easily travel immediately to Benito Juarez without overnighting here.

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La Neveria to Benito Juarez

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MarkSB

Distance

4.88mi

Elevation +

1804f

TrailRank

22

A lot of descending, then ascending that elevation and more. But the scenery was well worth it. This route follows a dirt road for the last couple of kilometers into Benito Juarez, while some other routes posted on Wikil...

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Santiago Apoala Waterfall

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Packing up the Pieces

Distance

0.85mi

Elevation +

404f

TrailRank

21

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a scenic trail that leads to a stunning waterfall. Access Fee: 50 pesos ($2.25 USD) For more things to do in Apoala, click the link below.

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The 10K Walk / Stage 020 : San Pablo Villa de Mitla - San Lorenzo Albarradas

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ÁNIMO

Distance

14.63mi

Elevation +

3599f

TrailRank

21

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All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr +800 / -700 in the day. GPX file was not saved. This is the KML file of Google Earth converted into GPX file. This is exactly the route we followed during the day.

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Peña Gemelas | Twin Rocks

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Packing up the Pieces

Distance

2.13mi

Elevation +

161f

TrailRank

21

A lovely hiking route in Santiago Apoala Oaxaca that crosses the river ends at the twin rocks. For more hikes and things to do in Santiago Apoala, see the complimenting blog post.

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The 10K Walk / Stage 024 : San Miguel Quezaltepec - Malacatepec

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ÁNIMO

Distance

28.32mi

Elevation +

8917f

TrailRank

21

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All pictures on the10k.travelmap.fr +1700 / -1900 in the day. GPX file was not saved. This is the KML file of Google Earth converted into GPX file. This is exactly the route we followed during the day.

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