Yes. The wider Mixteca region is known for palm-weaving craftsmanship and mezcal production alongside its archaeological sites, and a private transfer lets you build in stops for artisan workshops, local food, or scenic overlooks along the route to or from Huajuapan, rather than sticking to a fixed tour itinerary.
Huajuapan sits roughly 170 km (106 miles) northwest of Oaxaca City, a drive of approximately 2 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic. A private transfer covers this route directly, without the fixed schedules or transfer stops that come with public buses.
Just outside Huajuapan, Las Campanas is a formation of calcite rock shaped by dripping mineral-rich water over time. The result is a striking natural landmark unlike the churches and ruins found elsewhere in the region, making it one of the more unusual photo stops on a Huajuapan day trip.
Cerro de las Minas is a hill on the edge of town holding the remains of an ancient Mixtec (Ñuiñe) settlement. A small on-site museum displays pottery, tools, and other artifacts once used by the people who lived there, offering a tangible link to the region's pre-Hispanic history along with views over the surrounding valley.
Huajuapan de León sits at the heart of Oaxaca's Mixteca region, home to the Ñuu Savi (Mixtec) people for centuries before Spanish colonization turned the area into an agrarian viceregal territory. The tagline "A Mix of Mixtec" nods to this living heritage, still visible in archaeological ruins, artisan crafts, and a colonial-era town center. It's a compact, walkable introduction to one of Oaxaca's lesser-visited indigenous regions.
The central plaza is anchored by the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and framed by tree-lined walkways, small botanical gardens, and open-air kiosks. It's the town's social hub, an easy place to slow down, watch daily life unfold, and get a feel for Huajuapan beyond its archaeological sites.
