Saborea Oaxaca: Una aventura gastronómica única
Explora los sabores auténticos de Oaxaca en una experiencia gastronómica inolvidable.
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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The pinnacle of traditional Mexican cuisine and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. A paradise of complex flavors, native ingredients and culinary mastery.
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The pinnacle of traditional Mexican cuisine and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. A paradise of complex flavors, native ingredients and culinary mastery.
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One of the most powerful creative centers in Latin America: birthplace of great masters such as Francisco Toledo and Rufino Tamayo, and capital of engraving and textile design.
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Oaxacan hospitality is legendary; The inhabitants receive the visitor with sincere kindness, pride in their roots and generosity.
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Try Tejate ('The Drink of the Gods')
Pre-Hispanic drink served cold in painted gourds, made with toasted corn, fermented cocoa, mamey and the aromatic 'rosita de cacao'.
The Smoke Corridor of the November 20 Market
Choose your raw meat stand (tasajo, cecina enchilada or chorizo), buy it by weight so it can be grilled on the spot and accompany it with roasted chiles, guacamole and giant handmade tortillas.
Dare with the Chapulines
The grasshoppers roasted on the comal with garlic, piquín chili and lemon are a crunchy and tasty bite, perfect as a snack with guacamole or in a tlayuda.
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