Oaxaca is considered Mexico’s culinary capital — and a cooking class here is one of the best ways to actually understand why. It’s not about following a recipe. It’s about standing in a market with a local cook who knows every vendor by name, learning why this chili and not that one, understanding what makes…
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 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. I still find it one of the most moving and genuinely joyful things I witness each…
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….
Twenty minutes east of Oaxaca City, in a small town named after the very tree it’s famous for, sits something that stops people in their tracks. El Árbol del Tule doesn’t look real from a distance. It looks like several trees compressed together into one enormous mass of bark and branches, spilling out in every…
Every week someone messages me on Instagram asking whether Oaxaca is safe, what to eat first, whether they need to speak Spanish, or how to get from the airport to the city without getting ripped off. After over a decade living here, I’ve heard most of the questions. These are the honest answers — not…
Flying into Oaxaca City? Here’s everything you need from the moment you land — what it costs, how it works, and the tips that save you time and money. All current 2026 prices. ✈️ Oaxaca Airport (OAX): Quick Facts How many airports are there in Oaxaca City? Oaxaca City has just one airport — Xoxocotlán International…