Weekend in Oaxaca | Mexico
How to get to Oaxaca?
You can reach the city by plane and then with a 30min ride from the airport to the city, by night or daubs from multiple Mexican destinations or with your car if you decided to rent a car. Keep in mind that distances can be really long in Mexico, so don't plan too much in a short time if you are roadtripping.
To get around in the city you can easily walk and explore every corner by foot, if you want to move quicker, take a colectivo or taxi.
Visit Hierve el agua
A bumby bus ride away you can reach the unique geologic formation, do some hikes or just enjoy a refreshing moment in the natural pools.
Formed over thousands of years, these waterfall-like formations have been created by fresh water springs and water, that is oversaturated with minerals.
Learn about plants at the Botanical Garden
Amateur plant-lover or professional: you will love this place. A guided tour (in English available) takes you around the different species of the Botanical Garden, you can learn about Mexican flora and fauna, admire the huge cacti and take some memorable photos.
Visit a traditional market
Every traveler you will meet will tell you to go to Oaxaca either for the food or for buying local craftsmanship at one of the markets. Mercado de artesanías is a big, covered market where you can find all kind of handmade things. Mercado Benito Juárez or Mercado 20 de noviembre will be for the foodies: try some local dishes in the center of the market. And if you have still a lot of time and energy left, explore Central de Abastos, one of the biggest markets where you can really find everything you need.
Go on a street art tour
Stroll through Barrio de Jalatlaco for some really unique, detailed and beautiful street art on the walls but also over the streets.
The best local cafés & restaurants
Where to shop the best souvenirs and what to buy?
Of course, we all want to bring some presents for our loved ones or some new home decoration for ourselves. Oaxaca is the perfect place: most of what is sold are handmade pieces, that respect local traditions and culture. Explore either the closed markets or have a look at some of the street markets and street vendors, they sell really beautiful stuff and you can bargain for a good and fair price.
Don't miss out on these: rugs, cushions, ceramics, sombreros, traditional clothing and wooden figures.
Ready to have an incredible weekend in Oaxaca? I hope you liked my guide! Don't hesitate to contact me for planning your individual trip or help you with your itinerary.
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