Ready to spice up your work routine with a dash of Oaxacan flair? If you’ve been daydreaming about cobblestone streets, vibrant markets, and a thriving community of creatives and entrepreneurs, then Oaxaca, Mexico, might just be your new favourite place to set up shop. In this post, I’ll walk you through five of the best co-working spaces in Oaxaca, each spot brimming with culture, community, and a healthy dose of productivity – and never too far away from a drizzle of world-famous mezcal.
Oh and the best bit? This is written from real first-hand experiences of a digital nomad. So, whether you’re a digital nomad, a remote worker, or just need to catch up on some focused work, these co-working spaces could be the perfect backdrop.
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What Are The Best Co-Working Spaces in Oaxaca?
Centrico Jalatlaco
In my humble opinion, one of the best co-working spaces in Oaxaca and… bonus… it has two locations, this one in Jalatlaco and the second in Centro, both within about a 10-15 minute walk of each other.
Although availability no doubt changes with seasonality, I walked in one afternoon and bought a day-pass and parked myself in the corner.
The room has a central bank of flat tables if you’re feeling a bit more social, plus a selection of individual desks around the edges of the room. The latter are great because they have a little raised shelf, which is great for positioning your laptop at eye level and making room for an external keyboard.
Priced a $200 for a day pass, that drops down to $80/day when you reserve for a month, or you can book a private booth for $3,500 per month. Plus: you’ll get access to both locations with a membership, if you want to change things up. Oh, a final note, they’re pet-friendly too!
Centrico Centro
Naturally, second on my list of best co-working spaces in Oaxaca is, Centrico Centro. Admittedly, this is the better of the two but I just love the Jalatlaco neighbourhood, which is a bit quieter than Centro.
Same deal as the other Centrico location but this has a more jazzy interior, a bar and a meeting room which you can use if you need some private face-time with a co-worker or a client.
La Proveedora Reforma
The best value one on the list, because it’s free! Obviously, make sure you buy a coffee or two, let’s not take the Michael, here. La Proveedora is a chain of libraries and school supply stores in Oaxaca, but their flagship store in Reforma is a two-storey building with a, very good, café upstairs that is super-welcoming for cafe-surfers. There are a number of tables, and also a long high-seat bench that can sit about 10+ people with views of the main avenue below.
Whilst not as comfortable and well-kitted out as the others, it’s fantastic for a few hours and even better if you love working from cafés.
Gubixi
The light and airy space of Gubixi is a great place to work for the day (or longer) and you’ll love their central courtyard. Gubixi is just on the edge of Centro, surrounded by great places to grab coffee and a bite to eat – but, if you’re knee deep in the trenches of blogging, fear not, DiDi (Mexico’s answer to Uber Eats) is always on-hand to deliver some fresh grub.
Access to Gubixi is either by the hour or by the day, renting by the day comes with cheaper rates and access to some comfy hammocks and cushions, for when you really need to deliver some relaxed co-working vibes.
Rates for Gubixi have changed, I’ve reached out for their rates and I’ll update here if I hear back.
Psicowork
Now, I didn’t try this one out personally, but it’s come up in conversation a few times and it’s quite cheap too, though not as good value as Centrico. Psicowork has two locations, one in Centro and one in my personal favourite neighbourhood, Reforma. Psicowork are more geared towards the local market than nomads, which would explain positioning a base in Reforma, and why they’ve included a children’s play-area in their Centro offering.
Pricing is sold in blocks of hours, with their cheapest rate of $70/hr in blocks of 40, or $110/hr if you just want a power hour.
Special mention: Co.404
Co.404 is a co-living space, which means that their co-working space is only open to “residents” which is why it gets a special mention. Think of it as a hostel but designed for long-term stays and actually good wi-fi.
Co.404 is a very highly rated collection of co-living spaces operating in a few locations in México and, more recently, Medellín.
It’s home to a selection of private & shared rooms, common spaces and a co-working space.
Rates start as low as $330 a night in a shared dorm, when you commit to a stay of a month or longer.
Conclusion
Finding yourself that perfect co-working space that balances creativity, convenience, and community can feel like searching for a hidden gem, but Oaxaca truly delivers, and make sure you try them all before signing up for a long-term commitment. And if you’re looking for recommendations beyond the best co-working spaces in Oaxaca, such as the best spots for tortas, make sure you check out my Google Map, here.
I’d love to hear your thoughts. And if you’re still not sure whether Oaxaca is right for you, stick around, there’s plenty more inspiration coming your way! Safe travels and happy nomadding.
