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Parque Nacional Lagunas de Chacahua, Oaxaca
Oaxaca’s Parque Nacional Lagunas de Chacahua spreads for about 20 miles of open-ocean beach shoreline and islet-studded jungly lagoons midway between Pinotepa Nacional and Puerto Escondido. Tens of thousands of birds typical of a host of Mexican species fish the waters and nest in the mangro
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Buying Mezcal and Mole in Oaxaca
Aside from arts and crafts, mezcal and mole are what visitors want to take home from Oaxaca. So, where do you get the best?
Mole
For those who think “chocolate” when they hear the word mole, know that only three of the seven Oaxacan moles use chocolate in the mix.First, immerse yourself in mole wh
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Planning Your Time in Oaxaca City
The city of Oaxaca (wah-HAH-kah; pop. 400,000, elev. 1,778 meters/5,110 feet) is both the governmental capital of Mexico’s fifth-largest state by area (about tenth largest by population) and the de facto capital of Mexico’s southern indigenous heartland. And Oaxaca is southern indeed. It lies fart
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Where to Go in Oaxaca
The best thing to do in Oaxaca is explore. The city of Oaxaca has a rich downtown area with plenty of architecture and handicrafts (a theme continued throughout the state) as well as galleries and museums. Outside the city, outdoor adventure and cultural immersion rule. Where to go in Oaxaca is an
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Visiting San José del Pacífico in Oaxaca
This is a little mountaintop town with a tremendous view, so high that the Pacific Ocean is clearly visible far below. The climate is brisk and dry, and pine-clad mountains rise all around, an ideal setting for a few days away from the tropics. What’s just as good—the village has a pair of decent
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San Agustinillo Accommodations
A number of lodgings sprinkle the San Agustinillo beachfront and hillside above the road. Here, you can enjoy it all: charming Mexican beach village ambience; stores and small restaurants nearby; hammock-hung verandas with gorgeous views of the foaming San Agustinillo surf; and hundreds of yards o
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Traveling to Oaxaca by Bus
As air travel rules in the United States, bus travel rules in Mexico. Hundreds of sleek luxury- and first-class bus lines with romantic names such as Elite, Estrella de Oro (Star of Gold), and Estrella Blanca (White Star) roar out daily from the border, headed south. These are your best bet when t
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Playa Zipolite Beach, Oaxaca
Playa Zipolite (see-poh-LEE-tay), a wide, mile-long strand of brilliant golden sand enfolded by headlands and backed by palm groves, is simply stunning. It stretches from the intimate little cove and beach of Playa del Amor, tucked on its east side, to towering cactus-festooned sea cliffs rising b
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Oaxaca Ecotourism: Cabañas Ecoturísticas
Cabañas ecoturísticas offer a unique opportunity for visitors weary of the tourist rush who desire more contact with local people and Oaxaca’s unique mountain cultures. Many of the participating communities produce fine handicrafts and enjoy scenic, wildlife-rich locations. For modest fees, these
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An Expert Guide to the Top Destinations in Mexico
A warm and beautiful country with a stunning diversity of cultures, cuisines, and experiences, Mexico is a place to visit over and over again. I’ve traveled the country from north to south, east to west, and there are still places I long to go or dream of seeing again.
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At Least We Have Pizza: The Cost of Living in Mexico vs. New York City
A variety of handmade sopes ready to eat.Photo © Julie Doherty Meade.
When I moved from the small town of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico to New York City two years ago, I suffered from a bit of sticker shock. “The avocados cost $3 each,” my husband and I would marvel while grocery shopping at Who
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Learning and Speaking Spanish in Mexico
There are many inexpensive and high-quality language schools throughout Mexico. Photo © cezzie901, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Many people hope that moving to a foreign country will automatically rewire their brain for high-speed language learning. Just a few months in Mexico, and you’l
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The Story and Shroud of Mexico's Virgin de Guadalupe
The Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in Mexico City. Photo © Lidia Lopez, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
At any hour, on any day of the year, there is a crash of fireworks exploding over the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe in Northern Mexico City. Push through the crush of c
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Dining Options in Mexico City
A tortería in Mexico City. Photo © Ismael Villafranco, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
Throughout the city, in any neighborhood, you’ll find a plethora of puestos, or street stands, often crowded around areas where there’s lots of foot traffic, like outside a Metro station. A step up from b
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Five Iconic Regional Mexican Dishes
Red snapper, Veracruz style, baked or fried in a tomato-based sauce with olives, capers, onions, garlic, and chile pepper, along with a mix of spices. Photo © Jennifer Woodard Maderazo, licensed Creative Commons Attribution.
As the capital city, as well as the country’s biggest economy, Mexico Cit
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Photo Gallery: the Best Activities in Mexico City
There’s so much to do in Mexico City you might not know where to begin! Here are some handpicked activities that are guaranteed to be a good time.
Campiest Good Time: Arena México
To see Mexico’s famous lucha libre at its best, get tickets to a fight at the Arena México. Outlandishly
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Discover Mexico City: A Mythical Mix of Cultures
The Ángel de la Independencia is a symbol of national pride and commemorates the country’s independence from Spain. Photo © fotointeractiva/123rf.
In the 1960s, Mexico City’s extensive Metro system was under construction when transport workers tunneled directly into the remains o
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A Walking Tour Along the Paseo de la Reforma
The Ángel de la Independencia is a symbol of national pride and commemorates the country’s independence from Spain. Photo © fotointeractiva/123rf.
Paseo de la Reforma, Zona Rosa, San RafaelThe central stretch of the Paseo de la Reforma, which runs from the Centro Histórico through the B
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Public Murals in Mexico City
One of Diego Rivera’s most entertaining works is housed in the Museo Mural Diego Rivera, a small museum dedicated entirely to that piece. Photo © Ismael Villafranco, licensed Creative Commons & ShareAlike.
Murals abound in Mexio City, many of them painted by masters of the medium such as Dieg
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An Expert Guide to the Top Destinations in Mexico
A warm and beautiful country with a stunning diversity of cultures, cuisines, and experiences, Mexico is a place to visit over and over again. I’ve traveled the country from north to south, east to west, and there are still places I long to go or dream of seeing again.
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