Caves, Forests and Cliffs: Wild Landscapes Around Oaxaca City
Most visitors come to Oaxaca for the mole, the markets, and the magnificent ruins — and rightly so. But just beyond the city’s cobblestone streets lies a world
READ MOREMost visitors come to Oaxaca for the mole, the markets, and the magnificent ruins — and rightly so. But just beyond the city’s cobblestone streets lies a world
READ MOREEveryone knows Monte Albán. But Oaxaca’s ancient world doesn’t begin and end with that hilltop citadel. Scattered across the Central Valleys and beyond lie Zapotec and Mixtec sites
READ MOREIf you’ve landed in Oaxaca and someone hands you a small clay cup filled with smoky, golden liquid — congratulations, you’re about to have your mezcal moment. Oaxaca
READ MORERising dramatically above the valleys of Oaxaca, Monte Albán is one of the most awe-inspiring ancient sites in all of the Americas. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was
READ MOREIf you’ve been wondering whether Oaxaca is safe to visit in 2026, the answer is a resounding yes. Recognized internationally for its vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and legendary
READ MOREPerched high in the cloud-forest mountains of the Sierra Juárez, the Glass Viewpoint (Mirador de Cristal) in Ixtlán de Juárez is one of Oaxaca’s most thrilling and photogenic
READ MOREOaxaca has become one of Mexico’s most celebrated destinations — and with good reason. From the ancient ruins of Monte Albán to the cascading cliffs of Hierve el
READ MOREEvery July, the city of Oaxaca transforms. The streets fill with color, the air vibrates with marimba and brass bands, and communities from all eight regions of Oaxaca
READ MOREEvery July, Oaxaca City transforms into the beating heart of indigenous Mexico. The streets fill with color, music rises from the hillsides, and communities from across the state
READ MOREEvery July, the hills above Oaxaca City come alive with color, sound, and ancient tradition. La Guelaguetza — often called the most important indigenous cultural festival in all
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