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Inside Background
Culture 
The various indigenous civilizations in Oaxaca, fused with Spanish and other...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Health & Safety 
Prior to the political protests and resultant problems that arose in Spring of...
Last edited: December 30, 2006
History 
Before the arrival of the Aztecs in the 1400s, several tribes inhabited the...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Recommended Reading 
Oliver Sacks, a well known writer and neurologist, has written a marvelous...
Last edited: January 15, 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
You can easily get flights to Oaxaca from Mexico City.
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Getting Around 
Taxis and buses are easy to find in Oaxaca, although everything is also within...
Last edited: January 14, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
When it comes to renting a car in Oaxaca, a simple phrase springs to mind...
Last edited: August 21, 2006
Scooters, Motorcycles and Surviving 
Travelers should take extra precautions if contemplating renting a scooter or...
Last edited: June 03, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
A visit to Teotitlan del Valle to the Federico Chavez family of rug weavers...
Last edited: June 29, 2008
Events & Festivals 
Leading up to Christmas in Oaxaca are many events and processions. Dec 23 is la...
Last edited: January 14, 2008
Family Travel 
Rufino Tamayo was a Oaxacan native, and his former residence houses a...
Last edited: September 16, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
The region around Oaxaca is home to several thousand archaeological sites, with...
Last edited: January 10, 2008
Nightlife 
Oaxaca nightlife is not quite as exciting as some of the larger Mexican cities...
Last edited: July 17, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
You can take a bus from the non-descript Angels Inn to Monte Alban, the...
Last edited: January 28, 2008
Shopping 
Oaxaca has an up and coming modern art scene. There are many artists who work...
Last edited: April 29, 2006
Sports & Activities 
The ocean is located quite far away from the city center, but they include some...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Ethnobotanical Garden 
There are English tours of the Ethnobotanical Garden on Thursdays between 11 am...
Last edited: June 29, 2008
Mercado de Abastos 
If you can't buy it here, you don't need it.  The Abastos is said to be the...
Last edited: September 16, 2006
Monte Alban 
Monte Alban is the premier architectural site in Oaxaca.It is a Zapotec site...
Last edited: February 12, 2008
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca 
This museum has its entrance just to the north of Sto Domingo churchs entrance...
Last edited: January 10, 2008
Oaxaca Regional Museum (Museo Regional de Oaxaca) 
The Regional Museum is what is now known as the Centro Cultural de Santo...
Last edited: January 10, 2008
Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art (Rufino Tamayo Museo de Arte Prehispanico de Mexico) 
Like many museums in Oaxaca, this museum is open at night as well as the...
Last edited: January 14, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Oaxaca is famous for its mole negro (one of the seven moles that are served in...
Last edited: September 17, 2006
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Inside Mexico: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
    The national currency of Mexico is the Peso.  When you see prices listed...
Last edited: April 28, 2008
Crossing the Border 
As of January 23, 2007, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens...
Last edited: January 16, 2008
Emergencies 
Puerto Vallarta  When a car accident occurs in Puerta Vallarta all cars...
Last edited: April 25, 2008
Important Phrases 
Phrases and words that may be helpful to you while in Mexico include: The...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
Telephones 
52 (Five Two) is the International Country Code for calling Mexico. 00 (zero...
Last edited: July 31, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tip Calculation Since most travelers in Mexico come from the United States and...
Last edited: July 11, 2008
Arrival at PVR 
Below is a step-by-step description of what to expect when arriving at the...
Last edited: July 11, 2006
ATMS and Credit Cards 
You can use a checking bankcard, credit card or debit card, and will find ATM...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
Bus Travel  
For those of you who haven't used it, Mexico has an excellent intercity bus...
Last edited: October 16, 2007
Currency While in Mexico 
The currency used in Mexico is the Mexican Peso. Many people make the mistake...
Last edited: July 02, 2008
Embassies and Consulates 
UNITED STATES United States Embassy in Mexico : Paseo de la Reforma 305, Col...
Last edited: December 19, 2006
Phoning Abroad 
In the past the least expensive means to call the U.S., Canada or Europe from...
Last edited: June 07, 2008
Public Safety & Security 
Concerns for safety and security in Mexico have risen steadily over the past...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
Timeshare and Consumer Complaints  
The following is from Profeco, the Mexican Governments Consumer Agency for...
Last edited: June 15, 2007
Vallarta Safety 
Vallarta is extremely safe. It is much safer than most large US cities. Of...
Last edited: December 29, 2007
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