Coffee, Food & Culture in Oaxaca City
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Coffee, Food & Culture in Oaxaca City
Liv and Jack
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Not only is Oaxaca considered one of Mexico's gastronomic capitals, but it's also one of the most culturally rich places in the state.
Home to a mosaic of indigenous groups, this colorful and charming city is most widely known for its mezcal, chocolate, and mole. However, those three things only begin to scratch the surface of everything Oaxaca has to offer.
In this comprehensive guide, you'll find:
š A brief intro and history of the city
š©ļø Detailed instructions on how to get from the airport to the city center
š« A list of the top foods to try
š” Accommodation options for mid-range & luxury budgets
š How to use taxis (and not get scammed)
PLUS...
š„ 2 bakeries
ā 3 coffee shops
š³ 2 brunch places
š® 5 lunch/dinner places
š„ 3 places for drinks
š 5 places to find AUTHENTIC souvenirs
š 1 super unique museum
š§āš³ 2 fun activities you don't wanna miss out on
š 2 must-do day trips (and how to get to each)
This guide is perfect for:
- Digital nomads
- Foodies
- Couples travel
- Friends/family travel
We fell in love with this small city and are so excited to share all of the treasures we encountered during our time there, enjoy! š«¶
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Intro to Oaxaca
Oaxaca, officially known as Oaxaca de JuƔrez, is a culturally rich and historically significant city located in the southern part of Mexico.
It is the capital and largest city of the state of Oaxaca. The region is renowned for its indigenous cultures (including the Zapotec and Mixtec people), diverse landscapes, traditional arts and crafts, and vibrant cuisine.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Liv and Jack
Available for hire
An American (Liv) šŗšø + A Brit (Jack) š¬š§ falling in love with the world.
Liv here!
At 23, I married my high school sweetheart, Jack. Our adventures have taken us to cities as big as London, England, and towns as remote as Modica, Sicily. We've lived, worked, and traveled all over Europe with a special focus on Italy, France, and the UK.
In August of last year, we decided to make Seattle our home base. Itās a city we grew to know and love after 5 years of annual visits.
Nowadays, we spend our days exploring Washington and traveling abroadā weāre always looking for our next adventure.
We specialize in modern, mindful travel guides, curated recommendations, and custom itineraries and always try to incorporate:
- local experiences
- cultural mindfulness
- LGBTQ+, women, and minority-owned businesses
- social enterprises and mission-driven businesses
It would be an honor to help make your dream trip come true.
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Oaxaca de JuƔrez, Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca, Mexico
Monte AlbƔn, Oaxaca, Mexico
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Hierve el Agua, Hierve el Agua, Oaxaca de JuƔrez, Oaxaca, Mexico
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