OAXACA CITY VIEWS – 12K

Oaxaca City Views 12K is a workout-focused running experience designed for visitors who want to explore Oaxaca beyond the tourist map. The route covers 12 kilometers through colonial landmarks, colorful neighborhoods, and elevated city views. You’ll run at a moderate pace alongside national-level athletes from Oaxaca who train year-round for regional and national competitions. These tours help fund their next races and travel expenses.

We begin near El Llano Park, one of the city’s most active morning spots, and pass Iglesia de Guadalupe before heading into the heart of the Centro Histórico. From there, we climb the Escaleras del Fortín, a steep series of stone steps that lead to the Auditorio Guelaguetza, the city’s most iconic amphitheater. The view from the top offers a rare perspective of Oaxaca’s rooftops, hills, and temples.

After a short pause, the descent begins. We run through Xochimilco, known for its cobbled streets, murals, and Day of the Dead altars. The route continues north through Reforma, following old aqueduct paths, and loops through Ciudad de las Canteras, a quiet park with lakes and bridges. A quick lap at the Polideportivo Venustiano Carranza gives you a taste of where local athletes train.

Finally, we pass through Barrio de Jalatlaco, a favorite for visitors and locals alike, with its street art, papel picado, and colonial architecture. The tour ends back where we started, with time for water, cool-down, and photos. This run offers physical challenge and cultural immersion—and it gives back directly to the athletes who guide it.

Highlights:

• Escaleras del Fortín + Cerro del Fortín lookout
• Auditorio Guelaguetza
• Xochimilco murals and aqueduct
• Ciudad de las Canteras park
• Polideportivo track experience
• Jalatlaco neighborhood

Whether you’re in Oaxaca for the first time or returning for a deeper look, this route gives you real access to the city’s athletic and cultural life.

PICK-UP SERVICE
Pick-up service from your hotel/apartment or another meeting point is possible and will be checked by the tour provider individually. If your hotel/apartment should be too far away from the city centre or not close to the tour route, then we will meet you at our standard meeting point.

MEETING DETAILS
The tour provider will get in contact with you to provide you with more detailed information after the tour was booked. Please, bring along your mobile phone in case we need to contact each other.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• Private guide/tour
• Individual pace
• Digital photos
• Tour route
• Pick-up service
• Water