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Visiting Oaxaca, Mexico


The charming colonial town of Oaxaca offers rich culture, uplifting architecture and a spring-like climate. Lagoons, caverns and waterfalls are within easy reach of the city, as are pre-Columbian ruins and Tlacolula's Sunday market. Visit the hot springs at Hierve el Agua or embrace nature at the vast tree of El Tule. D’a de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, sees the city at its most colorful. Those with a sweet tooth shouldn't miss Mina Street, known as Chocolate Street because of its chocolate... more » The charming colonial town of Oaxaca offers rich culture, uplifting architecture and a spring-like climate. Lagoons, caverns and waterfalls are within easy reach of the city, as are pre-Columbian ruins and Tlacolula's Sunday market. Visit the hot springs at Hierve el Agua or embrace nature at the vast tree of El Tule. D’a de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, sees the city at its most colorful. Those with a sweet tooth shouldn't miss Mina Street, known as Chocolate Street because of its chocolate makers. « less
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Nov
78°F 25°C
50°F 10°C
1 in 3 cm
Dec
78°F 25°C
47°F 8°C
2 in 4 cm
Jan
78°F 25°C
47°F 8°C
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Feb
82°F 27°C
49°F 9°C
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85°F 29°C
53°F 11°C
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87°F 30°C
57°F 13°C
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Monday
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80°F 26°C
Lo:
55°F 12°C
Tuesday
Nov 10
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80°F 26°C
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53°F 11°C
Wednesday
Nov 11
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77°F 25°C
Lo:
53°F 11°C

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Hostal los Pilares

5 of 5 stars
oaxaca, oaxaca
Nov 7, 2009

Recently had a small tour group stay here of Day of the Dead. I expected the hotel to be great but it went way beyond. The hotel was full of fresh flowers, they had a beautiful altar, and the...more

El Teatro Culinario Comedor

Nov 7, 2009

I recently was in Oaxaca for Day of the Dead and had the extreme pleasure to dine at El Teatro Culinario. The food is exquisitely prepared and artfully presented, honestly in my opinion, as...more

Casa Crespo Cooking Class

Nov 5, 2009

Oscar Carrizosa was the perfect class for us. He met the challenge of an all-vegetarian meal with several suggestions. We picked out our menu and then went to the market to buy the ingredients. His...more

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