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A woman in a black-and-white skirt and marigold headdress participates in a street parade in a city at night.

Feb 20, 20267 min read

What You Need to Know Before Your Trip to Oaxaca City, Mexico

The epic Guelaguetza festival every July is one of Oaxaca’s most exciting annual traditions. Diana G Pina/Shutterstock

Aug 20, 202513 min read

The 12 Best Things to Do in Oaxaca

Nearby Teotitlán del Valle is the ideal spot to learn more about Oaxaca's centuries-old weaving tradition © Marco Bottigelli / Getty Images

May 14, 20246 min read

10 Free Things to Do in Oaxaca City

A chef's hand making a quesadilla with yellow mole (mole amarillo) from the Mexican state of Oaxaca

May 1, 20227 min read

Oaxaca on a Budget: How to Eat and Get Cultured for Less

View of the BOTANICAL GARDEN from a balcony of the CULTURAL MUSEUM OF OAXACA or Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca - MEXICO

Apr 23, 20225 min read

The 6 Best Museums and Galleries in Oaxaca: Be Inspired by the City's Cultural Collections

A yellow taxi drives across a cobbled street lined with historic buildings.

Apr 16, 20226 min read

How to Get Around in Oaxaca City

We see a crowded night street in downtown Oaxaca City in Mexico, during the celebration time and annual Guelaguetza celebration. the street is very crowded; the focus is in the background; the front people are in soft focus.

Apr 14, 20225 min read

Our Guide to Oaxaca’s Coolest Neighborhoods

People walking, cycling and selling souvenirs on a colorful pedestrian stree in Oaxaca

Mar 30, 20226 min read

The Best Time to Visit Oaxaca for Festivals, Food and Fun

Forested mountains with a small village and a distant hazy valley.

Feb 25, 20226 min read

Your Oaxaca Road Trip Starts Here: 5 Ways to Explore Mexican Culture

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