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Summary of Activities in Oaxaca Best Things To Do In Oaxaca Oaxaca City Center Walking Tour Marvel at The Gilded Interior of Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán Attend a Traditional Oaxaca Cooking Class Check Out The Exhibit at The Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca See The Tule Tree Oaxaca Textile Museum Ancient History at…
Summary 1. History of Oaxaca 2. Rich Cultural Heritage 3. Unique Culinary Experiences 1. History of Oaxaca Oaxaca, a remarkable city located in southern Mexico, boasts an impressive history that dates back to 12,000 B.C. Over millennia, it has been continuously inhabited and has become a fascinating blend of indigenous cultures and Spanish influence. As…
Summary of Day of the Dead in Oaxaca Day of the Dead Altars in Oaxaca Day of the Dead Markets in Oaxaca Pan de Muerto – Day of the Dead Bread Day of the Dead Sand Tapestries in Oaxaca Day of the Dead Installation at the Palacio de Gobierno Visit Oaxaca’s San Miguel Cemetery on…
Summary Oaxaca City Suggested Itinerary How to Get to Oaxaca Four Days in Oaxaca City Huatulco Suggested Itinerary How to Get There Where to Stay Three Days in Huatulco Explore the Wonders of Oaxaca, Mexico Oaxaca State, in southern Mexico, is the fifth largest state in the Mexican Republic. Although it is one of Mexico’s…
1. Culinary Delights in Oaxaca 2. Cultural Exploration 3. Outdoor Adventures 4. Historical Insights Culinary and cultural adventure await in this increasingly popular city in Mexico. Oaxaca is not just having a moment — it is here to stay. One of Mexico’s most enchanting cities, Oaxaca seems to truly have it all, from ancient ruins…
1. Summary Discover the stunning beaches, vibrant fishing villages, and diverse nature reserves along the wild coast of southern Mexico, specifically Oaxacan destinations like Puerto Escondido, Laguna Manialtepec, and Huatulco. When it comes to exploring the wild coast of southern Mexico, put these Oaxacan beaches, fishing villages, and nature reserves on your itinerary. Fact checked…
1. Unique Experiences with Liliana Palma Santos 2. Centering the Indigenous Zapotec Community 3. Giving Back to Her Community 4. Upending an Institutional Paradigm Liliana Palma Santos offers experiences that you won’t find anywhere else. Liliana Palma Santos greets me over a video conference with a wide smile. “I’ve been so busy,” she proclaims as…
Summary Discovering Oaxaca: A Hidden Gem Puerto Escondido: The Surfing Haven Beautiful Beaches and Natural Wonders Oaxaca is one of the most fascinating destinations in Mexico. The southwest state, famous for its delicious cuisine bursting with mouth-watering flavors and unique ingredients (grasshoppers, anyone?), mezcal, and a one-of-a-kind arts scene steeped in local traditions, is also…
1. Introduction Oaxaca’s superb colonial capital continues to grow in popularity, offering rich culinary delights and abundant cultural attractions. Moreover, it is exceptionally budget-friendly, making it a must-visit destination. 2. Affordable Travel Tips for Oaxaca By following these tips, you can maximize your spending and enjoy the best of this splendid corner of southern Mexico….
Get your captions ready. Photo: Alex Krotkov (@alex.krotkov) for Casona Sforza If you’re on a lifelong quest to visit the world’s most beautiful hotels, let us add one more to the very top of your list: Casona Sforza. Alex Krotkov (@alex.krotkov) for Casona Sforza Casona Sforza: Elegance Meets Sustainability Located in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico,…
Explore the Culinary Delights of Oaxaca, Mexico The cuisine is unprecedented — second only to the mezcal. Photo: ©fitopardo.com/Getty Images The Festive Atmosphere of Oaxaca It is a cool, crisp autumn’s eve. Midnight is approaching and the streets are popping — literally, as fireworks careen overhead. The streets are a dense melee of frolicking faces,…
Discover Oaxaca: A Journey Through Indigenous Culture and Breathtaking Landscapes Oaxaca city is a dazzling destination in its own right, but an up-close experience with the region’s Indigenous pueblos and dramatic landscapes makes it even more remarkable. Oaxaca is renowned for its captivating culinary scene, extraordinary local arts, and colonial atmosphere. Moreover, the surrounding valleys…
Small-town Mexico may not come immediately to mind when you think of a queer traveller’s paradise, but throughout Oaxaca, the beach villages and city streets offer both queer history and modern hotspots. Any hotels, bars, or restaurants popular with tourists are likely to be gay-friendly; however, visibly gay, trans, or gender-nonconforming individuals could face bigotry…
Oaxaca City is a fascinating amalgam of vividly enchanting neighborhoods, some with a history older than the town itself and each with its own distinct personality. Most visitors gravitate toward the Centro, the city’s busy historic center, famous for its striking colonial architecture, absorbing museums, exquisite arts and crafts, uniquely rich culinary scene, and mezcal…
Discover Oaxaca: A Culinary and Cultural Experience The state of Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most important cultural hubs, and in its capital, aged traditions from the region’s many indigenous communities are its lifeblood. Everything is infused with richness and history, from complex mole dishes made with over 30 ingredients to textiles woven on backlooms…
Explore the Best Beaches on the Oaxaca Coast The Oaxaca Coast is a wild beauty, a paradise of near-empty beaches strung along a dramatic 523km (325-mile) shoreline. Off the beaten track for many travelers, it’s long been a hideout for surfers and hippies – a fact reflected in its chilled-out towns and boho enclaves. The…
Discover the Oaxaca Coast While some of Oaxaca’s beaches front surf towns and expat enclaves, most lie hidden from view © Jakub Zajic / Shutterstock The Oaxaca Coast is an independent traveler’s dream come true: a dramatic, near-empty shoreline with long golden beaches and lagoons full of wildlife, dotted with fishing villages, bohemian enclaves, surf…
With near-perfect weather and a calendar packed with unique fiestas and cultural events, it’s no wonder this captivating corner of southern Mexico lures visitors year-round. One of the city’s best shindigs of the year, the Gueleguetza fest electrifies Oaxaca with a brilliant feast of folkloric dance in July, and in November it’s all about the…
Top Things to Do in Oaxaca, Mexico Few regions in Mexico conjure up as many superlatives as Oaxaca. The state and capital city of the same name are home to arguably the country’s best regional cuisine, an unparalleled arts-and-crafts scene, the finest mezcal in the land, and, dare we say, some of the nation’s most…
Experience Oaxaca: An Adventure Journey with iBestTravel Writer Tim Wenger came to Oaxaca in search of mezcal and mole. Thanks to an off-hand recommendation, he ended up deep in the mountains and gained a whole new appreciation for the region. A field of bright green agave plants stretches across the hillside, dozens of expertly planted…