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Digital Nomad Guide to Oaxaca City, Mexico
The best coworking spaces, coffee shops and places to stay for digital nomads in Oaxaca City.
Oaxaca City is now a hotspot for remote workers, best known for incredible traditional Mexican food, new wave breweries, bars and coffee shops. Check into Outsite Oaxaca to see what this city is like for digital nomads.
Where to stay in Oaxaca City
Centro
Centro is the place to be, now an official Unesco World Heritage site and home to hundreds of bars and restaurants. Outsite Oaxaca is between Jalatlaco and Centro.
Jalatlaco
This neighborhood neighbours Centro. It's calmer, known for side walk cafes, floral branches hanging over smaller streets and a more 'local' feeling.
Xochimilco
Xochimilco is in the west of Oaxaca City, known for it's growing urban art scene.
The digital nomad community in Oaxaca City is growing rapidly. Outsite Members have access to a local WhatsApp Group for Oaxaca City- this is an easy way to meet other digital nomads and remote workers in when you're there.
The internet outside of Oaxaca City hasn't been as quick to adapt to the needs of the remote worker market, so nomads tend to stay in Oaxaca City, venturing out at the weekends.
Outsite Oaxaca
When you're staying at Outsite, you'll have access to a dedicated workspace onsite.
Centrico is one of Outsite's neighbors. This is a spacious shared office with large tables, plants and free coffee.
Patrons often comment Gubixi's lightning fast internet, and comfortable workspace. This office is located 20 minutes south of Outsite.
A homely cowork with an arts and culture program.
Wifi is generally fast and reliable in this part of Oaxaca. At the time of writing, fast Wifi is harder to find outside of the state capital.
Note that it is helpful to purchase a local SIM card on arrival, in case you need a back up. Telcel is the most popular provider.
Coffee shops with WiFi in Oaxaca City
Marito&Moglie
Delicious coffee, fast Wifi and brunch plates served til 4PM every day.
Large shared tables, an ornate interior and fast Wifi. Cafebre is open til 8PM.
A large and airy cafe with plenty of places to work from.
Monte Alban
Monte Albán is situated approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Oaxaca City. Visitors can reach the site via taxi, shuttle, or local bus. The site offers panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and mountains, with multiple platforms and structures to explore. Taxi fares range from 150 to 180 MXN one-way, while shuttle services, such as those offered by Lescas Co., provide round-trip transportation for about 100 MXN. The entrance fee to Monte Albán is 90 MXN per person, which includes access to the archaeological site and the on-site museum
Tlacolula Sunday Market
Get amongst at at the Sunday Market - this is one of the longest running markets in Mesoamerica. Purchase traditional Mexican food products, chillies, fresh produce and ceramics, and arrive hungry - this is one of the best places to try tejate (a local Oaxacan drink), nieves, and slow cooked barbacoa.
San Bartolo Coyotepec
Located about 15 kilometers south of Oaxaca City, San Bartolo Coyotepec is renowned for its distinctive black pottery, known as "barro negro." The town offers opportunities to visit local artisans' workshops to observe the pottery-making process and purchase unique pieces.
Santiago Matatlan
Known as the "World Capital of Mezcal," Santiago Matatlán is approximately an hour's drive from Oaxaca City. Various tour operators offer day trips to this region, providing insights into mezcal production, tastings of different varieties, and visits to agave fields.
Black CF CrossFit Gym Oaxaca
Black CFis located 3 blocks south of Outsite. Daily, weekly and monthly passes are available.
Villa Verde Yoga
Check out this guesthouse for rooftop yoga and meditations.
Estudio 11
Estduio 11 offer yoga, meditation and reiki.
Grocery Stores:
Chedraui is a typical American style supermarket, 20 minutes walk north of Outsite.
Fruit and vegetable markets:
There are plenty of small fruit and veg producers: from Outsite it’s an 18 minute walk to Mercado Merced, an 24 minute walk to Mercado Benito Juarez, and a 27 minute walk to Mercado 23 de Noviembre. It is also easy to order groceries using the Rapi app.
Ready to book? Outsite offers discounts on 28+ night stays, and you'll be instantly connected with the digital nomad community in Oaxaca. Book your stay at Outsite Oaxaca City.
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