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The city of Oaxaca is one of the treasures of Mexican colonial architecture. The gorgeous city center, or Zócalo, is a haven of peace and tranquility. Tall trees cast shade on locals and visitors sitting outside at the many cafes, enjoying coffee, beer or a local specialty, such as lime-peel lemonade or the notorious smokey Oaxacan liquor, Mezcal.
The nearby ruins of Monte Albán – only about ten kilometers away – draw most visitors to Oaxaca, but it is the city itself that keeps them there and brings them back.
The Zócalo is the place to see and be seen any night of the week in Oaxaca. A plaza surrounded ...
Within the expansive structure of Santo Domingo, which was originally a monastery, lays the Cultures of Oaxaca Museum. The museum ...
This is a very unique place where water from hot springs tumbles down through several pools on the mountainside. Over ...
Perfect bargin for backpackers looking for a safe, comfortable hostel close to Oaxaca's historic city center. A converted ...







Hotel Las Mariposas is a long established B&B that also offers studio apartments for long-term rentals. It is centrally located ...







Great value in lodging for backpackers! The atmosphere is very relaxing. The walls are painted blue, plants abound, chilled music ...







Sink into one of the low-slung wide wooden, cushioned chairs and sip a refreshing limonade, or perch yourself up on ...







Tlayudas are a fancy name for a simple, delicious, yet outrageously large tortilla creation that Oaxacans just can´t get enough ...







1254 Marco Polo is set in a traditional atmosphere, with wooden chairs and tables decorated with colorful locally made table ...







I go there every year... wonderful people and amazing food. The architecture is so beautiful.
The marketplaces are perfect for watching, smelling and hearing Mexican life.
Colorful and full of history and culture, Oaxaca is one of the safer cities in Mexico. With a strong tourist infrastructure, Oaxaca is also very clean and its people are friendly. While the city itself is lovely with its abundance of outdoor and indoor markets and festivals, the outskirts of the town make for great day trips. For instance you can visit Monte Alban ruins and one of the many small pueblos, where you are not likely to find many tourists, but you'll find lots of locals to chat with.
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