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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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Casa De Las Flores Hotel

3 of 5 stars
new york
Nov 21, 2009

In a city brimming with charming, friendly small hotels with loads of atmosphere, this is a place with the soul of a motel. To give it credit, it has comfortable, modern rooms, with a bit more...more

Hotel Francia

Nov 20, 2009

I didn't like this hotel, mainly due to the dimly lit rooms which were also quite hot. This meant you had to open the bedroom window where the traffic noise was unbearable - even with earplugs! Our...more

Casa Oaxaca

Nov 20, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I had a very bad experience of staying at this hotel. We stayed here as part of our honeymoon in September 2009. Basically, after we had booked our room at the hotel the hotel manager...more

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