With Día de Muertos just around the corner, Oaxaca City is starting to look the part. I took a walk around the city today to see how the decorations are coming along, and there’s already plenty to see. From colourful street decorations and giant skeletons to the details appearing around the historic centre, the city…
Coming to Oaxaca City for Day of the Dead this year? Awesome!! The official 2026 program, “La Fiesta Más Viva de Todas” (The Most Alive Party of All), runs from 26 October to 3 November with more than 100 activities across the city and the surrounding villages. This guide covers the official events in Oaxaca City’s Centro Histórico: the parades,…
If you’re visiting Oaxaca this weekend, there’s a special reason to take a trip to Santa María del Tule. From Saturday, October 10, to Monday, October 12, the town celebrates its famous ancient tree with three days of traditional dancing, live music, local food and cultural activities. But there’s one thing many visitors will be…
If you want to experience Día de Muertos in Oaxaca but would like to get out of Oaxaca City for a day, Mitla is worth putting on your list. San Pablo Villa de Mitla, the famous Pueblo Mágico in the Central Valleys, has a full program of Día de Muertos activities running from October 15 to November…
Good news for anyone travelling between Oaxaca and Chiapas: Viva has launched a new direct flight between Oaxaca City and Tuxtla Gutiérrez, making it much easier to travel between the two states. The new Oaxaca to Tuxtla Gutiérrez flight started on October 30 and currently operates twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays. Check flights at vivaaerobus.com Why This…
If you’re flying internationally from Oaxaca City Airport (OAX), you’ll need to go through Immigration before boarding your flight. If you’re a tourist, this is where you’ll hand in your tourist card/documentation and get your passport stamped. If you’re a resident of Mexico, you’ll need to have your residency card scanned. I’ve seen a few people asking…
Staying in Oaxaca City for a few days or weeks and want to keep training? You don’t need to sign up for a long-term membership. Several gyms offer day passes and short-term options. Here are three good choices in Centro. 👉 5 Days in Oaxaca City: A Practical Itinerary Black – Best overall Location: Cosijoeza 205,…
There are a lot of hostels in Oaxaca City, but if I were travelling here and wanted somewhere I’d actually be happy to stay, I’d narrow it down to three: Casa Angel, Ticuchi Hostal and Hostal Central. I’ve lived in Oaxaca for years, and these three stand out for different reasons. Whether you want to meet…
At some point during your time in Oaxaca, you’re going to need to use a public bathroom. There are just a few things you should know first… Don’t worry, public bathrooms are generally pretty easy to find around Oaxaca. They’re usually located in busy areas, near markets, tourist attractions etc… but there are a few…
Oaxaca is an easy place to fall in love with, but there’ll be a few WTF moments if you haven’t been given the heads up first. I’ve been living in Oaxaca for so long that everything just seems ‘normal’ here now. But if you’re coming here for the first time, you’re going to want to…