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Introduction
Oaxaca and Chiapas have larger Indian populations than the other states in Mexico. These Indians don't just keep to their own little villages; you see them everywhere. Over the centuries, their practices, beliefs, and customs have shaped the... Continue reading »
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Introduction
520km (322 miles) SE of Mexico City; 230km (143 miles) SE of Tehuacán; 269km (167 miles) NE of Puerto Escondido What you see today when you walk through the historic district of Oaxaca (wah-hah-kah) is largely the product of 3 centuries of... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Arriving by Plane The airport is south of town; it's about a 20-minute cab ride. Buy a ticket at the window on your left as you exit the airport. A private cab is $11 (£6.05); a colectivo is $3 (£1.65) per person for downtown locations, more... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The office, in Viajes Micsa, is at Valdivieso and Hidalgo, at the northeast corner of the zócalo (tel. 951/516-2700; fax 951/516-7475). American Express office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm and 4 to 6pm,... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Continental ExpressJet (tel. 800/231-0856 in the U.S., or 01-800/900-5000 in Mexico; www.continental.com) has nonstop service to/from Houston. Mexicana (tel. 800/531-7921 in the U.S., or 951/516-8414; www.mexicana.com) and AeroMéxic... Continue reading »
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Special events
Oaxaca is famous for its exuberant traditional festivals. The most important ones are Holy Week, the Guelaguetza in July, DÃas de los Muertos in November, and the Night of the Radishes and Christmas in December. Make hotel reservations at lea... Continue reading »
Oaxaca Travel Experiences
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Estamos en Oaxaca
Hi everyone,We are in Oaxaca as you probably gathered by the title of this journal.The trip on the bus from mexico city was pretty uneven... Continue reading »
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Stop 3. Oaxaca
Our guide, Demian, warned us about something called Montezumas revenge while we were in Mexico city. Apperently it is a bug that usu... Continue reading »
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Oaxaca
Oaxaca is a beautiful city and the capital of the state in which it located. Tucked in between the Sierra Madre del Sur and the Sierra Ma... Continue reading »
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Day of the Dead
We caught yet another overnight bus from San Cristobal to Oaxaca. Oaxaca is also a beautiful city filled with a unique mixture of both co... Continue reading »
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Oaxaca
Got up early thinking I'd get an early bus to Oaxaca. Arrived at the bus station to find that the earliest bus left in about 2 hour... Continue reading »
Popular Oaxaca Hotels
- La Villada Inn Hostel
- Casa de Don Pablo Hostel
- Camino Real Oaxaca
- Hostal Pochon
- Holiday Inn Express Downtown Oaxaca
- Marques Del Valle Hotel
- Mezkalito Hostel
- La Casa Nostra Cafe-Hostel
- Hotel Victoria
- Hacienda Los Laureles
Popular Oaxaca Things to Do
- Rufino Tamayo Museo de Arte Prehispánico de México
- La Mano Mágica
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca
- Casa de Juárez
- San Juan de Dios
