Oaxaca de Juárez is a vibrant city where ancient Zapotec traditions meet contemporary creativity. Travelers often come for the rich cuisine—think mole, tlayudas, and smoky mezcal—but it's the warmth ...
Oaxaca, [a] officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca, [b] is one of the 32 states that compose the Federative Entities of the United Mexican States. It is divided into 570 municipalities, of which 418 (almost three quarters) are governed by the system of usos y costumbres (customs and traditions) [8] with recognized local forms of self-governance. Its capital city is Oaxaca de Juárez ...
Oaxaca’s large Indian population continues to leave its imprint on the city’s traditional festivals, colourful handicraft markets, and daily life. Oaxaca was the home of two of Mexico’s most famous presidents, Porfirio Díaz and Benito Juárez (a Zapotec from the nearby village of Guelatao).
All the best things to do in Oaxaca de Juárez. Mezcal, artisan towns, Monte Albán, Mitla, Hierve el Agua + Where to stay
Oaxaca, located in the southwest of the Mexico, encompasses the finest aspects of our gastronomy, heritage, and traditions within one state. Oaxaca is as vibrant as its people, brimming with colonial ...
The Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca is a regional culture museum that walks visitors chronologically from ancient times all the way to modern-day Oaxaca. Other halls are thematic, featuring Oaxacan ...
Oaxaca, Mexico, is, of course, famous for its mezcal production. And yes, no trip to Oaxaca is complete without visiting mezcal distilleries, going mezcal tasting, and checking out the great local ...
If you’ve visited Oaxaca and still think that mezcal is the smoky cousin of tequila, it’s time to dig deeper. While mezcal and other spirits made from agave are produced throughout Mexico, the sheer ...