Just 25 kilometers east of Oaxaca City lies Teotitlán del Valle, the undisputed center of

The Auditorio Guelaguetza is a large open-air venue on Cerro del Fortín that hosts thousands

For generations, Oaxaca has been far more than a beautiful colonial city with ancient ruins.

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After walking among the ancient pyramids and ball courts of Monte Albán, many visitors ask

Just a short drive north of Oaxaca City, the Sierra Norte rises in a series

High in the Sierra Madre mountains, about three hours from Oaxaca City, sits San José

Santo Domingo Church is such a big deal because it combines some of the most

Comida corrida, also known in many places as menú del día, is the everyday fixed-price

The word “Guelaguetza” comes from the Zapotec language and means “offering” or “reciprocity.” For centuries,

The main Guelaguetza shows take place on Monday, July 20 and Monday, July 27, 2026,

Tamales are a beloved staple across Mexico, but in Oaxaca they reach a whole new

The Exconvent of Cuilápam (Ex Convento de Cuilápam de Guerrero) is an easy 15–20 minute

Monte Albán does not offer standard group discounts based on the number of people in

Nestled in the Tlacolula Valley just 29 km (18 mi) east of Oaxaca City, Teotitlán

Just 46 km east of Oaxaca City, Mitla (Niyée in Zapotec, meaning “Place of the

Yagul (meaning “old tree” in Zapotec) is a stunning hilltop archaeological site in the Tlacolula

Traveling with a dog in Oaxaca is much easier than many visitors expect. The region

Monte Albán is one of the most extraordinary places in Oaxaca, but it also raises

Yes, the Central de Abastos Market in Oaxaca is generally safe for tourists during daytime

Easter Saturday (April 4, 2026) and Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026) in Oaxaca City offer

Ocotlán de Morelos sits only 35 kilometers south of Oaxaca City, so the journey takes

As of March 12, 2026, residents from Santa María Colotepec continue their protest at the

If you want to experience the Guelaguetza Popular in Oaxaca without paying official ticket prices,

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of the most important celebrations in Oaxaca. In

The new Barranca Larga-Ventanilla highway has two tollbooths in each direction. Each tollbooth costs 234

Holy Week 2026 (March 29 to April 5) brings heavy traffic to the routes from

The Zapotec people did not disappear; their descendants, numbering between 400,000 and 650,000 today, primarily

The simplest and cheapest way to reach Santo Tomás Jalieza from Oaxaca City is by

Nestled in the valleys of Oaxaca, the town of Santo Tomás Jalieza holds a special

In 2026, Oaxaca is widely seen as Mexico’s most compelling destination for regenerative and community-based

San Bartolo Coyotepec is a quick and rewarding day trip from Oaxaca City. The journey

The first thing you notice in an Oaxacan market is not what you see. It

The vast majority of the archaeological treasure from Tomb 7 of Monte Albán is housed

Yes — Monte Albán will be open on Easter Sunday 2026. Monte Albán will be

When most people think of alebrijes, they immediately picture the colorful carved wooden creatures from

If you want to experience the real heartbeat of the Central Valleys, head to Zaachila

If you have ever held a piece of gleaming black pottery from Oaxaca and wondered

The simplest and cheapest way to reach San Martín Tilcajete from Oaxaca City is by

In Oaxaca City, the Historic Center invites you to look up. You see carved façades,

San Pedro Arrazola and San Martín Tilcajete are two villages in Oaxaca’s Central Valleys celebrated

Tlacolula’s Sunday market is not tourist-minded, and that is exactly what makes it special. This

Foreign credit cards are frequently rejected on SuperBoletos (the official Guelaguetza ticket vendor) due to

Oaxaca relies heavily on cash for daily transactions, especially in markets, small eateries, and during

After years exploring Oaxaca, I have come to cherish a few bed and breakfasts that

After Semana Santa 2026 ends on Easter Sunday, April 5, Oaxacan beach crowds begin to

In July 2026, during the Guelaguetza celebration in Oaxaca City, expect warm to hot days

The Guelaguetza is one of Oaxaca's most cherished celebrations, held each July to honor the

Mezcal production in Oaxaca is often a family legacy, passed down through generations in small

Updates to Oaxaca's 2026 events! Oaxaca draws visitors with its rich cultural traditions, renowned cuisine,

Donají La Leyenda encompasses both a cherished Zapotec legend and a captivating theatrical production that

Many visitors arrive expecting the familiar script of a botanical garden: bright flower beds, manicured

Yes, Guelaguetza brings significant crowds to Oaxaca City each July, and 2026 will be no

Semana Santa, or Holy Week, is one of the most significant religious periods in Mexico.

On January 23, 2026, the Government of Mexico announced the discovery of Tomb 10 in

During the Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca, dancers do throw gifts to the audience at the

For the 2026 Procession of Silence on Good Friday, April 3, the event is anticipated

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The ancient city of Monte Albán, perched atop a leveled mountain in Oaxaca's central valleys,

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As Semana Santa approaches, many visitors to Oaxaca City start planning their escape to the

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The main Guelaguetza 2026 shows in Oaxaca are on Monday, July 20, 2026 and Monday,

Oaxaca de Juárez changes character when the sun goes down. The plazas glow, conversations linger

Walking through any traditional market in Oaxaca, the air often carries a faint, sweet, and

Yes. You can absolutely experience the Guelaguetza in Oaxaca for free. The key is knowing

Water service in Oaxaca City presents real challenges and can feel inconsistent for residents and

Oaxaca offers a variety of ways to get around, blending traditional methods with modern conveniences

The Guelaguetza festival stands as one of Oaxaca’s most cherished celebrations, bringing together communities from

If you are trying to buy tickets for Guelaguetza 2026, you are already playing the

Carnaval in Oaxaca is more than a party on the calendar. Across indigenous and mestizo

Hello, dear travelers! If you’re planning a visit to Oaxaca during Semana Santa (Holy Week),

Semana Santa transforms Oaxaca. Streets slow down, rituals move into public space, and the city

Martes de Brujas, or “Witch Tuesday,” is a long running Lenten tradition held in Santa

If your goal is to be within easy walking distance of Oaxaca’s main Semana Santa

The Procesión del Silencio is a hallmark event of Holy Week in Oaxaca City. It

Semana Santa in Oaxaca is not just a calendar week. It is a city wide

Every year in Oaxaca, a special day arrives when the whole community comes together to

Holy Week (Semana Santa) is among the most popular times to visit Oaxaca City, making

Each year on Palm Sunday, the small town of San Andrés Huayápam just outside Oaxaca

On Good Friday in Oaxaca City, the Procesión del Silencio moves through the historic center

Yes, Monte Albán has restrooms, and yes, you can buy food and drinks on site.

Hierve el Agua is about 70 km from Oaxaca City, but the mountains do not

Monte Albán is a place where a good explanation can deepen everything you see, but

Street food in Oaxaca is generally safe for visitors who use basic judgment. The city

As of January 1, 2026, the standard entrance fee to Monte Albán is 209 MXN.

Hell yeah. Hierve el Agua, a remarkable site in the Oaxacan countryside, offers visitors a

Semana Santa in Oaxaca is deeply rooted in faith, but it is also beautifully public

As you may or may not know, I have been living in Oaxaca since 1999.

Oaxaca sits at a cultural crossroads where indigenous languages, textiles, music, and food traditions are

Oaxaca sits in a high valley framed by the Sierra Madre, and its food culture

Oaxaca celebrates New Year’s with a blend of family traditions, public street life, and vibrant

Monte Albán has been studied for decades, yet 2025 has proven that the site still

Aguada Fénix may not be in Oaxaca but it’s such a momumental discovery that I

The archaeological site of Monte Albán stands as one of the most significant and structurally

Chocolate’s story in Mexico is deeply rooted in ancient Mesoamerican cultures, blending botany, ritual, and

The Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) has announced updates to entrance fees for

As the holiday season approaches in Oaxaca, the air fills with anticipation for one of

Oaxaca continues to captivate international visitors with its authentic cultural engagements, renowned culinary scenes, and

The holiday season in Oaxaca is a living thing that evolves with every passing year.

I decided to take a trip to the Santo Domingo Museum in order to document

Born on February 1, 1896, in the bustling heart of Mexico City, Alfonso Caso Andrade

In Oaxaca, the word calenda refers to a community parade filled with music, dance, fireworks,

Travelers seeking the heart of Oaxaca often start with the ancient Zapotec ruins of Monte

Picture yourself winding through the verdant valleys southeast of Oaxaca City toward San Pablo Villa

As December arrives in Oaxaca the air fills with the scent of pine chocolate and

To begin your journey into mezcal is to embrace an exploration of the profound connection

The Rosca de Reyes, or Kings’ Wreath, is much more than simply a sweet bread;

You are dreaming of standing on the ancient Zapotec platform of Monte Albán on Christmas

The culinary tradition of Oaxacan mole is globally celebrated for its complexity, often requiring up

Monte Albán has a way of surprising you even when you think you know it.

Picture yourself in a bustling Oaxacan market, the air thick with the aroma of toasted

Imagine stepping into a dome shaped like the womb of Mother Earth, where hot stones

Every December 23, the central square of Oaxaca City transforms into a glowing exhibition of

Oaxaca City in southern Mexico comes alive with warmth and wonder during the Christmas season.

In the fertile valleys of Oaxaca, the story of the Zapotec civilization unfolds through two

As the cool autumn breeze sweeps through the valleys of Oaxaca, the anticipation for Day

Oaxaca’s state tourism board has announced a new digital upgrade for the Ruta Caminos del

Yesterday, October 18 at 5 p.m., I stepped through the doors of the Museo de

From November 14 to 16, 2025, the small coastal town of Mazunte will once again

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Imagine standing on the Main Plaza, feeling the breeze from the valley below, and being

As Oaxaca prepares for Day of the Dead at the end of October, the city

Located at the foot of the archaeological zone, the Monte Albán Site Museum was inaugurated

Where Dance Meets Cuisine: Guelaguetza Ñuu Savi and the Mole de Caderas Festival October 3,

Step back in time with me to the lush valleys of Oaxaca, where the Zapotec

Picture yourself traversing the lush valleys of Oaxaca, approaching a mountaintop crowned with ancient ruins.

Imagine standing on a mountaintop, the wind whispering through ancient stones, as you gaze out

In May 2025, Oaxaca’s Ministry of Tourism confirmed that the beaches of Chahué, Santa Cruz,

The Latino arts center Arte Américas has confirmed Alebrijes & Nahuales: Fantastic Animals from Mexico,

This year marks ten years since Mitla received the prestigious Pueblo Mágico designation, a program

Air Canada has confirmed the launch of a weekly nonstop flight between Toronto Pearson International

They arrive at twilight with carry ons and a promise to each other, go slow.

Recent LiDAR surveys have redrawn the map of Guiengola on Oaxaca’s Isthmus. Long regarded as

Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) announced a new director for the Museo

Noche de los Rábanos (Night of the Radishes) might sound whimsical, yet its origins are

Oaxaca’s Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a breathtaking Baroque masterpiece in the heart

Monte Albán, the ancient Zapotec capital and UNESCO World Heritage site, is perched on a

On August 22, 2025, the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca (MACCO) opened its doors

Behind the monumental walls of Santo Domingo in Oaxaca City lies one of Mexico’s most

Since day one, our free 5-stop self-guided audio tour of Monte Albán has been available

Every late October, Oaxaca transforms into a living tapestry of color, scent, and sound as

Beneath the stones of Monte Albán’s Main Plaza, archaeologists have pinpointed a buried ceremonial platform

I just got back a few hours ago from Monte Albán—and wow, what a day.

This Sunday I’ll be heading back up to Monte Albán with a mission: to capture

In the highland town of San Pablo Villa de Mitla, one of the most astonishing

Monte Albán is a sprawling ancient site with pyramids, terraces, tombs, and plazas spread across

I didn’t go to the Guelaguetza this year — not to the big Monday shows

I’ve seen more calendas than I can count. These lively street parades, bursting with color,

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Oaxaca’s famous Guelaguetza folk dance festival isn’t just for the young – the young-at-heart have

In the rugged hills east of Oaxaca City lies an extraordinary cradle of civilization: the

Just northwest of Monte Albán lies Atzompa, a lesser-known Zapotec site often described as a

Monte Albán, an ancient Zapotec capital perched atop a mountain, stands as one of Latin