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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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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.
Located just 8 km south of the center. You can take an official shared van ('Colectivo Aeropuerto') from the lobby or hire a regulated private taxi.
The maroon/white collective taxis leave from the vicinity of the Eduardo Vasconcelos Stadium or the Central de Abastos towards Tlacolula, Mitla or Ocotlán for very low fixed rates.
90% of historical attractions are within a 15-minute walk of each other. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobblestones.
Spectacular petrified calcium carbonate waterfalls formed over thousands of years, with clifftop natural infinity pools and canyon views.
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.
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.
Tour of the towns of great masters: wool rugs in Teotitlán, fantastic wooden alebrijes in Tilcajete and the legendary black pottery of Coyotepec.
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Free Wi-Fi connection points available in the Zócalo, Paseo El Llano and Santo Domingo esplanade. Most hotels and cafes offer fast fiber optics.
Buying a physical SIM card or prepaid eSIM (Telcel or AT&T) at any OXXO store or telephone center for a few pesos offers excellent 4G/5G coverage in the city and valleys.
Spectacular petrified calcium carbonate waterfalls formed over thousands of years, with clifftop natural infinity pools and canyon views.
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.
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.
Tour of the towns of great masters: wool rugs in Teotitlán, fantastic wooden alebrijes in Tilcajete and the legendary black pottery of Coyotepec.
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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The Historic Center can be explored on foot; For distant districts and towns in the valley, city buses and collective taxis are used.
A dazzling colonial complex of green volcanic quarry, convent courtyards and avant-garde Mexican architecture.
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Voir le guide completIf 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.
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.
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.
Always politely ask permission before taking close-up photographs of indigenous people or traditional vendors at valley markets.
Don't drink tap water. Always drink purified or bottled water, even to brush your teeth if you have a sensitive stomach.
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.
Take care of your belongings and wallet in the crowded aisles of the Benito Juárez Market and the Mercado de Abastos.
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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