Oaxaca is one of the best places in Mexico to buy something worth keeping. The craft traditions here — textiles, pottery, carved wood, chocolate, mezcal — are genuinely world-class, and the variety across the city means you don’t have to settle for generic tourist market stuff if you know where to look. The challenge is…
Easter in Oaxaca City isn’t just a single day – it’s an entire week of traditions known as Semana Santa (Holy Week). If you’re here during this time, you’re stepping into one of the most culturally significant periods of the year. But don’t expect a party. This is not Día de Muertos or Guelaguetza. Semana Santa is…
Haggling in Oaxaca is real. It happens every day, especially in markets, artisan stalls, and small workshops. And yes, it can actually be part of the fun. But there’s a right way to do it, the respectful way. 👉 50 Best Things To Do In Oaxaca City When Haggling Is Normal In Oaxaca, most of…
Oaxaca is one of those cities that earns every word written about it. UNESCO-listed, culturally extraordinary, and sitting at 1,550 meters in the mountains of southern Mexico — it’s a city that rewards curiosity at every turn. The food alone could fill a week. Add the ruins, the craft villages, the festivals, the mezcal, the…
Oaxaca is best known for its food, mezcal, magical landscape and its indigenous culture and colors. To see the absolute best that Oaxaca has to offer, you’re going of have to get out of the city for a day trip or two. Here you’ll find the best tours to do from nature to ancient ruins,…
Tipping in Oaxaca… We all have a different idea when it comes to tipping, a lot depends on where you’re from. Some countries tip a lot, some don’t tip at all. But Mexico definitely has a tipping culture. So here’s how we’ll do it. In this Tipping in Oaxaca guide, I’ll show you how Oaxacans…
Restored heritage and high-level hospitality define Quinta Real Oaxaca, a landmark property that reflects the cultural richness of the city. The hotel is located inside the former Convent of Santa Catalina de Siena and is one of the most representative historic spaces in Oaxaca City. The building retains its original architectural layout, including its walls,…
A message from Oaxaca’s State Tourism Secretariat: February 24th 2026 The Ministry of Tourism of the State of Oaxaca informs the general public and tourists visiting our state that: Oaxaca continues to be a safe, peaceful, and welcoming destination, with tourist activities and airport operations proceeding as normal. Regarding the update issued by the U.S….
During 2025, the state of Oaxaca reached a record high in tourism, welcoming 6,289,000 visitors and generating an economic impact of 23.348 billion pesos (US$1.36B), reinforcing its position as one of Mexico’s leading travel destinations. According to the State Tourism Secretariat, visitor numbers grew at an annual rate of 7.2%, while international tourism recorded a cumulative increase of 13.33% since…
Most people who visit Oaxaca leave knowing they loved it but not quite understanding why it feels so different from anywhere else in Mexico. The answer is in the details — the history, the geography, the politics, and a few things that are genuinely remarkable once you know them. These are 15 facts about Oaxaca…