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…
This one’s from personal experience — and hopefully it saves someone some time if it happens to them. I’d been back in Australia for a couple of months. While I was gone, my electricity bill came due. Normally my landlord sends it to me, I send him the money, he pays it — simple. This…
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…
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…
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…
Short answer: you’ll need both – but cash is still king in Oaxaca 💰 Card payments are becoming more common, especially in Oaxaca City, but cash is still very much part of daily life here. If you arrive expecting to pay with card everywhere, you’ll quickly run into situations where it simply isn’t an option….
Yes. Oaxaca City is safe for tourists. I’ve lived here for more than ten years, and I still walk around the city every day, take taxis, go out at night and travel around Oaxaca with my son. But “safe” doesn’t mean nothing ever happens. Oaxaca has petty theft, phone snatching, dodgy taxi pricing and the…
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…
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…
Every week, someone arrives in Oaxaca, opens their Uber app, and watches it spin. No drivers. No results. Just a loading screen in a city that, by all appearances, should have ride-hailing by now. It’s one of the most searched questions about visiting Oaxaca, and the answer is more interesting than a simple yes or…