Results for Monte Albán, Oaxaca, Mexico

Let’s get into my top pre-hispanic archeological sites, that áre and aren’t worth the hype. It took me a few years and 3 different trips to Mexico and Central America to see all the most relevant sites. Let’s go from North to South, starting in Mexico City.

Having called Oaxaca City home for five incredible months, I’m excited to share my curated guide to the best of this vibrant city. From savoring local cuisine across all budgets to uncovering hidden gems, this guide offers a personal touch to help you explore Oaxaca like a local. What You'll Find in This Guide: Dining for Every Budget: Explore a diverse range of dining options, from affordable street food to high-end restaurants, and discover where to find the best traditional Oaxacan dishes and international cuisine. Hidden Gems and Escapes: Uncover the city’s lesser-known treasures and tranquil getaways that offer unique experiences away from the typical tourist spots. Getting Around: Learn how to navigate Oaxaca using public transportation to reach key destinations, avoiding the need for organized tours. Food Stores and Vintage Shopping: Discover the best local markets, specialty food stores, and vintage shops where you can find everything from artisanal products to unique fashion finds. Wellness and Conscious Activities: Find direct contacts for wellness activities, including yoga, meditation, and consciousness-raising workshops, to enhance your visit with meaningful experiences. Cafés and Mixología: Enjoy the best cafés for a relaxing break and explore the local mixology scene for creative cocktails and mezcal tastings. Day Trips and Markets: Get recommendations for exciting day trips and lesser-known markets that offer authentic local experiences. Event Listings: Access websites and resources for discovering local events, festivals, and cultural activities happening during your stay.

An itinerary of 10 action-packed days dining and doing in amazing Oaxaca de Juarez. It includes: 1. Day-by-day top recommendations of places to visit and dining "musts" 2. More than 70 recommended things to do, eat, and see 3. Two detailed road trip guides for Hierve el Agua and San Martin Tilcajete. 4. Notes, insights, videos, photos, and more. Why Oaxaca de Juarez? Colorful and welcoming. Hip yet old world. Infused with the pride of Zapotec culture, yet embracing of modern Mexico’s foodie standards. Oaxaca de Juarez defies easy labels and is all the better for it. With one of the most charming Centros in all of Latin America, Oaxaca is unapologetically itself on every level. Majestic churches, historic buildings, stunning street art, indigenous gardens, massive markets, quirky small museums. . .Oaxaca has them all. Best of all, its undercurrent of edge and counterculture keeps this vibrant town from being too consumed by expat and digital nomad influence. Pretty and vibrant, yes. Blandly beautiful? Never.

An active travel guide to help you find natural wonders all over Mexico 🇲🇽 Most of these I have gone too, others I have heard about and didn’t get a chance to go since I found them a little too late- but luckily for you, I have added them in here so you won’t miss out😌 From beaches, caves, waterfalls, hot springs, mountains, volcanoes, lakes, pyramids, and cliff jumping spots- this guide will make sure you’re not missing anything on your trip to Mexico! 🌎 ➡️covering: Baja California Sur, Nayarit, Mexico City day trips, San Luis Potosí, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Yucatán, Rivera Maya & Nuevo León *separated by state from West to East Mexico*

from Mexico City all the way to Cancún. You’ll discover the cultures, landscapes, and flavours of Central Mexico before heading to the jungles, ruins, and white sand beaches of the Yucatán Peninsula.

Oaxaca is a beautiful and diverse state in Mexico perfect for exploring out of your backpack! The city’s culture and culinary scene is unmatched, the Pacific beaches are a surfer’s paradise, and small mountain towns offer recluse in their pine trees within cloud forests. This guide is perfect for you if: •you want to explore all the most beautiful and iconic places in Oaxaca •you don’t want to miss any of the amazing nature spots •you’re primarily on a budget but willing to splurge when the food is this good Included is: •an ideal route to see all the best locations in a logical order •nature spots, restaurants, hidden gems, and tips on where to stay •notes on each location with personal tips based on my experience To see some pictures of my recommended spots visit my Instagram @texmexplore Happy Exploring!

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