Comparison
Bologna or Oaxaca? Which to choose for a group trip
Bologna or Oaxaca: budget, best time and vibe side by side, to decide with your group where to go.
| Bologna | Oaxaca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| Budget | €€€budget.2 | €€€budget.1 |
| Best time | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Oct–Mar |
| Vibe | Food & WineCulture | Food & WineCulture |
Which one?
- Pick Bologna if your group is after good food and wine and art and culture. The best time to go is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
- Pick Oaxaca if your group is after good food and wine and art and culture and want to spend less. The best time to go is Oct–Mar.
Still split? Put both in a trip on Roamie: everyone gives their points and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Bologna
Italy
Tortellini, mortadella and taverns under the porticoes, with Modena and Parma under an hour away by train for balsamic vinegar and Parmigiano. A group pasta class is a classic.
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Budget
- €€€budget.2
Food & WineCultureFrom the guide Food trips: 6 cities to eat your way through together
Oaxaca
Mexico
Seven kinds of mole, mezcal tastings at the palenques and colourful markets. Around the turn of October and November, Día de Muertos makes the trip unforgettable.
- Best time
- Oct–Mar
- Budget
- €€€budget.1
Food & WineCultureFrom the guide Food trips: 6 cities to eat your way through together
General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.