Oaxaca de Juárez
The cultural heart of Oaxaca: mezcal, mole, markets and a World Heritage old town.
≈250 km · 6–7 h by road (or ~35 min by air)Climbing from the coast into the highlands, Oaxaca City rewards you with markets, mezcal and mole among centuries-old streets. It's a high-altitude road trip from Puerto Escondido, and a KORU RENT Jeep 4x4 makes it part of the journey.
Guides for your trip
New Oaxaca–Puerto Escondido Highway: Complete 2026 Guide | KORU
The new highway cuts travel from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido from 10 hours to just 3. Guide with full route, tolls, gas stations, road trip itinerary and mobility tips at your destination.
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San José del Pacífico from Puerto Escondido: route, weather and altitude tips | KORU
Go from the coast to the forest calmly: route, cool weather and altitude tips for San José del Pacífico. Stops, layers and recommended mobility.
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MTB in Oaxaca’s mountains from Puerto Escondido: planning, prep & a day plan | KORU
A real guide to riding the Sierra Sur: technical level needed, how to layer for the cold, and planning to ride back to the coast the same day.
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