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Oaxaca is in one of three adjacent valleys encircled by the majestic Sierra Madre del Sur. Mexico's fifth-largest state, it's bordered by Chiapas to the east, Veracruz and Puebla to the north, and Guerrero to the west. Southern Oaxaca State is blessed with 509 km (316 mi) of Pacific coastline. By the way, it's pronounced wah-hah-ka.
Oaxaca Hotels
If you have your heart set on a certain hotel, book six months in advance for visits around Easter, Christmas, or the Day of the Dead. Although July and...read more
Oaxaca Restaurants
Oaxaca is known as "the land of seven moles." You may sample a mole made with sesame seeds one day, then a pineapple- or banana-inspired mole the next...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in Oaxaca
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Travel Deals in Oaxaca
- Fly to Mexico City from San Antonio (R/T incl. Tax) Interjet
- 5-Star Cancun All-Inclusive Adults Resort, 20% Off Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Riviera Maya 5-Star All-Inclusive Resort, 30% Off Excellence Riviera Cancun
- All-Incl. Riviera Maya Trip from Florida w/Tax CheapCaribbean.com
Oaxaca Experiences
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Sampling a little bit of everything: The state is a best-of-Mexico sampler: ruins, colonial cities, beaches, crafts, and gorgeous scenery.... Read more
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No matter what the holiday, Oaxaca pulls out all the stops. First and foremost is Guelaguetza, the annual celebration of the state's traditional... Read more
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There are two big myths about mezcal, the distilled pride of Oaxaca. The first is that a mezcal bottle contains a worm. (This is true only of... Read more
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Food isn't taken lightly in Oaxaca. Traditional recipes, many of which predate the arrival of the Spanish, are passed from generation to generation... Read more
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Restaurants
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Travel Tip of the Day
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