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.

Digital Nomad Guide to Explore Oaxaca City:

Digital Nomad Communities in Oaxaca · Coworking Spaces in Oaxaca City · What’s the WiFi Like in Oaxaca City? · Best Cafes to Work From in Oaxaca City · Day Trips from Oaxaca City · Gyms and Yoga Studios in Oaxaca City · Shopping and Groceries in Oaxaca City

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.

Digital Nomad Communities in Oaxaca

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.

Coworking Spaces in Oaxaca City

Outsite Oaxaca
When you're staying at Outsite, you'll have access to a dedicated workspace onsite.

Céntrico Cowork Jalatlaco

Centrico is one of Outsite's neighbors. This is a spacious shared office with large tables, plants and free coffee.

Gubixi Cowork

Patrons often comment Gubixi's lightning fast internet, and comfortable workspace. This office is located 20 minutes south of Outsite.

Casa Bestia

A homely cowork with an arts and culture program.

What’s the WiFi Like in Oaxaca City?

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.‍

Best Cafes to Work From in Oaxaca City

Coffee shops with WiFi in Oaxaca City

Marito&Moglie
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Delicious coffee, fast Wifi and brunch plates served til 4PM every day.

Cafebre

Large shared tables, an ornate interior and fast Wifi. Cafebre is open til 8PM.

Muss

A large and airy cafe with plenty of places to work from.

Day Trips from Oaxaca City

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.

Gyms and Yoga Studios in Oaxaca City

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.

Shopping and Groceries in Oaxaca City

Grocery Stores:

Chedraui

Chedraui is a typical American style supermarket, 20 minutes walk north of Outsite.

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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 30+ day 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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