Oaxaca hides some truly beautiful beaches that are perfect for traveling on a budget. Here are a few of the best options. If Oaxaca has already won you over with its history, art, and food, 2026 is a great year to explore its coastline. The beaches of Oaxaca have become some of Mexico’s most attractive…
Pottery is everywhere in Oaxaca. Markets, kitchens, roadside workshops, stacked outside family homes in villages you pass on the way to somewhere else. But it’s not all the same, and it’s not all made for tourists. Different villages work with different clay, different firing methods, and completely different end results — some of it decorative,…
Oaxaca has a serious claim to being Mexico’s best food city. That’s not a bold statement — it’s something food writers, chefs, and the Netflix Street Food: Latin America series have all arrived at independently. And the reason isn’t the fine dining. It’s what’s cooking on the street corners. Street food in Oaxaca isn’t a budget option…
Mole is everywhere in Oaxaca. You’ll spot it on restaurant menus, piled high in market stalls, and cooking in enormous clay pots at celebrations across the state. But here’s the thing — mole isn’t just a sauce. In Oaxaca, it carries real weight. It takes hours, sometimes days, to make properly. It shows up at…
Oaxaca offers unique experiences that include gastronomic diversity, beaches and towns, as well as cultural richness. In this new year, Oaxaca is poised to become one of the most sought-after tourist destinations, thanks to its diverse attractions ranging from beaches and cultural cities to natural wonders, according to the tenth edition of Booking.com‘s Travel Predictions…
Oaxaca has become one of Mexico’s most talked-about destinations for expats, retirees, and digital nomads — and one of the first questions everyone asks is whether it’s still affordable. The short answer: yes, genuinely. Oaxaca is still one of the most affordable expat destinations in Mexico, with total monthly costs typically running $800–$1,400 USD for…
The Guelaguetza is my favorite time of year in Oaxaca — and after being here 11 years,I say that without any hesitation. Every July, this city transforms. The streets fill with color and noise, families from across the state pour in, and Oaxaca’s indigenous communities put on the most extraordinary display of cultural pride you’ll…
Parties in the cemetery. Brass bands playing until sunrise. Families gathered around candlelit graves, eating, drinking, and laughing together. If that sounds unusual, it’s because Day of the Dead in Oaxaca is unlike anything most visitors have ever experienced. Coming from a different culture, I still find it one of the most moving and genuinely…
Discover the treasures of Oaxaca that are nominated for the best of Mexico in 2025 and could take the crown. 2025 brought many surprises to Oaxaca, and its gastronomy and beautiful landscapes were clearly the stars once again, positioning the state to win prestigious awards. Specific destinations like Puerto Escondido and several restaurants received nominations…
When I first arrived in Oaxaca City, I signed up for two months of Spanish classes—and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Not only did it help me navigate daily life, but it also opened the door to deeper conversations, new friendships, and a much richer understanding of Oaxacan culture….