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Oaxaca de Juárez, nestled in the Central Valleys of southern Mexico, is the undisputed gastronomic and artisan capital of the country. Famous for its green quarry buildings, its exceptional Zapotec and Mixtec indigenous heritage, and its renowned moles and mezcals, the city dazzles with a constant explosion of graphic art, traditional markets full of life and an unparalleled cultural festivity.
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Fertile valleys framed by imposing mountain ranges, unusual petrified waterfalls and gigantic ancient trees.
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Oaxaca Ethnobotanical Garden
Designed in the old patios of the Santo Domingo convent with the collaboration of Francisco Toledo, it houses thousands of species of cacti and plants that narrate the historical relationship of the Oaxacan people with their flora.
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Boil the water
Spectacular petrified calcium carbonate waterfalls formed over thousands of years, with clifftop natural infinity pools and canyon views.
Tule Tree & San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya
Visit the gigantic ahuehuete, more than 2,000 years old, with the thickest trunk in the world (14 m in diameter) and the nearby 16th-century Dominican temple with a baroque organ and indigenous frescoes.
Mitla Archaeological Zone & Santiago Matatlán Mezcal Factories
Explore the Zapotec-Mixtec 'Place of the Dead' celebrated for its intricate geometric mosaics of mortar-free polished stone, combined with artisanal distilleries in the mezcal capital of the world.
Artisan Route: Teotitlán del Valle, San Martín Tilcajete and San Bartolo Coyotepec
Tour of the towns of great masters: wool rugs in Teotitlán, fantastic wooden alebrijes in Tilcajete and the legendary black pottery of Coyotepec.
Joint Towns of the Sierra Norte (Capulálpam & Cuajimoloyas)
Zapotec indigenous communities that manage a model ecotourism project in cloud and pine-oak forests, with zip lines, hanging bridges, trails and traditional medicine.
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Fertile valleys framed by imposing mountain ranges, unusual petrified waterfalls and gigantic ancient trees.
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One of the safest states and capitals in Mexico for international tourism; quiet and patrolled environment in tourist areas.
Transport
The Historic Center can be explored on foot; For distant districts and towns in the valley, city buses and collective taxis are used.
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Tlacolula Sunday Market
If you are on a Sunday, take a shuttle to Tlacolula de Matamoros to experience the oldest and most vibrant indigenous 'tianguis' in Mesoamerica, where bartering is still practiced.
Breakfast at the Merced Market
Go in the morning to the 'Fonda Florecita' stall in the Mercado de la Merced to taste the best memelas with a seat and sparkling water chocolate shaken with a wooden grinder.
Fair Trade with Artisans
Value the time and art required to make a piece by hand on a loom or clay; Avoid excessive haggling in direct purchases from indigenous artisan families.
Permission to Photograph in Communities
Always politely ask permission before taking close-up photographs of indigenous people or traditional vendors at valley markets.
Water Consumption
Don't drink tap water. Always drink purified or bottled water, even to brush your teeth if you have a sensitive stomach.
Adaptation to Chiles and Spices
Oaxacan cuisine uses very aromatic chiles (such as Oaxacan pasilla or chile de agua); Moderate the sauces the first few days if you are not used to spicy food.
Safety in Busy Markets
Take care of your belongings and wallet in the crowded aisles of the Benito Juárez Market and the Mercado de Abastos.
Climb to Cerro del Fortín on foot
To go up to the Fortín viewpoint, do it during the day and preferably by taxi or along the main busy stairs, avoiding isolated paths at dusk.
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