09Sep
Why San Agustín Etla Oaxaca is the Epicenter of the Muerteada Tradition
If you are visiting Oaxaca for Día de Muertos and hear people
07Sep
The 7 Best Restaurants in Oaxaca City for a Special Día de Muertos Dinner
During Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), Oaxaca City comes alive.
05Sep
The Tapetes de Arena of Oaxaca: The Ephemeral Sand Art of Día de Muertos
Tapetes de arena are Oaxaca’s sand tapestries: pictures laid on the ground
03Sep
Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido Highway Closure: Current Status of the Barranca Larga-Ventanilla Road – September 2026
Updated: September 5, 2026 - The blockade on the Barranca Larga-Ventanilla highway
01Sep
The Dogs of the Underworld: The Role of Xoloitzcuintlis in Zapotec Death Myths
Zapotec death belief does not begin with the famous Mexica story of
29Aug
Why is Copal Incense Used So Much for Día de Muertos in Oaxaca?
Copal is used so much at Día de Muertos in Oaxaca because
28Aug
Pan de Muerto in Oaxaca: History, Tradition and Where to Find the Best Loaves (and What the Faces Mean)
If you ask me where to start with pan de muerto in
26Aug
The Ethics of Photography During Oaxaca’s Día de Muertos
You are welcome to photograph Día de Muertos in Oaxaca. The city
24Aug
The Safety and Logistics of Getting Back to Oaxaca City After a Muerteada
The safest and best way to get back to Oaxaca City, your
23Aug
Navigating the fascinating Catrinas Contest: Where to See Oaxaca’s Best Day of the Dead Costumes
During Día de Muertos the streets of Oaxaca fill with elegant skeletal
