Oaxaca Travel Guide - Mexico Unique Atmosphere
Oaxaca Travel Guide - Mexico Unique Atmosphere
Oaxaca is a state of Mexico. Oaxaca is located in Southwestern Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Guerrero to the west, Puebla to the northwest, Veracruz to the north, and Chiapas to the east. To the south, Oaxaca has a significant coastline on the Pacific Ocean.
The state is best known for its indigenous peoples and cultures. The most numerous and best known are the Zapotecs and the Mixtecs, but there are sixteen that are officially recognized. These cultures have survived better than most others in Mexico due to the state's rugged and isolating terrain. Most live in the Central Valleys region, which is also an economically important area for tourism, with people attracted for its archeological sites such as Monte Albán, and Mitla, and its various native cultures and crafts. Another important tourist area is the coast, which has the major resort of Huatulco and sandy beaches of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Ángel, Zipolite, Bahia de Tembo, and Mazunte. Oaxaca is also one of the most biologically diverse states in Mexico, ranking in the top three, along with Chiapas and Veracruz, for numbers of reptiles, amphibians, mammals and plants.
The state of Oaxaca (wah-hah-kah) has a special magic felt by Mexicans and foreigners alike. A bastion of indigenous culture, it’s home to the country’s most vibrant crafts and art scene, some outstandingly colorful and extroverted festivities, a uniquely savory cuisine and diverse natural riches. At the center of the state in every way stands beautiful, colonial Oaxaca city, an elegant and fascinating cultural hub. Nearby, the forested Sierra Norte is home to successful community-tourism ventures enabling visitors to hike, bike and ride horses amid delicious green mountainscapes. To the south, across rugged, remote ranges, is Oaxaca’s fabulous tropical coast, with its wide sandy beaches, pumping Pacific surf, seas full of dolphins and turtles, and a string of beach towns and villages that will placate even the most anxious of travelers: surfer-heaven Puerto Escondido; planned but relaxed Bahías de Huatulco; and the mellow delights of Mazunte, Zipolite and San Agustinillo.
Oaxaca is one of the poorest states in Mexico. Therefore, there's a great lack of public services in the whole state. While visiting Oaxaca, you will find a lot of roads and places in poor conditions, but people tend to be friendly if you give them nice comments about their place of origin. Regardless of the lack of services, Oaxaca has much to be proud of. Its great biodiversity and cultural heritage is reflected in having almost every type of ecosystem and many monuments from different epochs, including pyramids, churches and some new buildings in the capital city. So for an open-minded visitor, there is much to learn and enjoy in Oaxaca.
Cities of Oaxaca :
Oaxaca
Puerto Escondido
Mazunte
Zipolite
Juchitán de Zaragoza
Santo Domingo Tehuantepec
Huautla de Jimenez
Oaxaca has a very rich gastronomy that offers a wide range of dishes. Most commonly in Oaxaca de Juárez you will have the chance to eat the famous Tlayudas, a giant tortilla filled with beans and the oaxacan quesillo (wrapped cheese) and accompanied by tasajo (beef). Dauntless travelers should also try Chapulines (Grasshoppers), which are another popular dish that real tourists should not miss.
A lot to see in Oaxaca such as :
Monte Albán
Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Zócalo Oaxaca
Museo Textil de Oaxaca
Museum of Cultures of Oaxaca, Santo Domingo
Oaxaca Cathedral
Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude
Auditorio Guelaguetza
Dainzú
Andador Turístico
Graphic Arts Institute of Oaxaca
San José Mogote
Museo de la Filatelia Oaxaca
Benito Juárez National Park
Mercado de Artesanías
Centro Cultural San Pablo
Paseo Juárez El Llano
Centro Fotográfico Álvarez Bravo
Museo de los Pintores Oaxaqueños
La Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxaca
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
Museo de Sitio Casa Juárez
Plaza de la Danza
El Llano
Museo Rufino Tamayo (Oaxaca)
Atzompa Archaeological Site
Arts Center of St. Augustine
Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán
Ex Convent of Guerrero Cuilapam
Huizache Arte Vivo de Oaxaca
Fountain of the 8 Regions
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