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…
I get back from Australia, turn the fridge back on, and it’s stopped cooling. Damn it! If you think everything takes forever to get done in Mexico, this might surprise you. OK, so a quick google maps search for ‘fridge repair near me’. Sweet, there’s one just a few blocks away (everything always seems so…
One of the best things about Oaxaca is that you don’t need a ticket or invitation to experience its traditions. Walk through the city long enough and you’ll eventually find yourself standing in the middle of a calenda — a lively street parade filled with music, dancing, giant puppets, and fireworks. Here’s what they are,…
Here’s the situation with taxis in Oaxaca: they’re cheap, they’re everywhere, and there are no meters. That last part is where visitors get into trouble. Without a meter, the price is whatever gets agreed before you get in — and without knowing the going rate, you’ll often pay two or three times what a local…
The short answer? If you have less than 7 days, don’t rush to the coast. Here’s why — and what to do instead. So you’re planning your first trip to Oaxaca and you’ve hit the classic dilemma: do you stay in the city, go to Puerto Escondido, or somehow squeeze in both? Here’s the honest…