Oaxaca Reviews

There are many good, sensible reasons to visit Oaxaca (pronounced wa-ha-ca, not oh-axe...a car). I went, however, as a spur of the moment thing. Mexico City had shut down in an attempt to eradicate swine flu, and though I appreciated the 10 days paid leave we had been given at work, the lack of stuff to do in the city was driving me a little bit ...  Read the complete review

Oaxaca city is the capital of the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. It is popular for it's strong indian culture, and it's markets. The Oaxacans are desendents of the Zapotec and Miztec indians, and there is said to be 16 other distinct indian groups living in the region. Many of the people of Oaxaca still carry out their indian ...  Read the complete review

Oaxaca has some of the finest markets in Mexico. Never have I experienced such a variety of smells, colours, sounds and different products. Having accidentally come accross this city while on my travels in South America, I fell in love with this place. From the friendly local grandmas who sell edible grasshoppers to the moody Oaxaca ...  Read the complete review

Oaxaca as a town is pleasant but not really special – I prefer Taxco which has a more dramatic setting. However it does have pleasant street and buildings from the colonial era and quite an interesting local market. It is a tourist center because of nearby site rather than for its own sake. The most visited are Monte Alban with its ...  Read the complete review

Oaxaca is a small city in the most southern state of Mexico. The atmosphere is a long way away from the Americanisation of most Mexican resorts, and you’re more likely to feel in Spain than the US! The central piazza ebbs and flows with slow and sleepy locals, and it’s a joy to sit outside one of the restaurants and immerse yourself in ...  Read the complete review