Places for a family to stay in Oacaxa
Jul 26th, 2010, 07:40 AM
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Hi Baldone,
Thanks and wanted to clarify. We are now staying focused on Parador Santo Domingo or the other place we mentioned for the first couple of days and thought we would explore other suggestions around Zocalo while there if it ends up not being right for us. There seems to be a good selection with vacancies. No fear factor here. It is more about staying in a home-like environment which helps with my son's needs. It is our experience throughout Europe, India and the Caribbean Islands that when our son has some of that environment, he is more adventurous and we have a better time. The apartment in Colonia Reforma was just recently offered to us through a friend so thought I would ask. Posts from you and Bixaorellana indicate this would not be a great option.
Thanks and wanted to clarify. We are now staying focused on Parador Santo Domingo or the other place we mentioned for the first couple of days and thought we would explore other suggestions around Zocalo while there if it ends up not being right for us. There seems to be a good selection with vacancies. No fear factor here. It is more about staying in a home-like environment which helps with my son's needs. It is our experience throughout Europe, India and the Caribbean Islands that when our son has some of that environment, he is more adventurous and we have a better time. The apartment in Colonia Reforma was just recently offered to us through a friend so thought I would ask. Posts from you and Bixaorellana indicate this would not be a great option.
Jul 27th, 2010, 03:17 AM
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Would any of you Oaxaca enthusiasts pardon my interruption and offer your opinion on the location of the rental house I linked above: Huayapan, which I am informed is 15 minutes from the city center. MAny thanks.
Jul 27th, 2010, 07:15 PM
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It looks like a beautiful place. I've not been there, but kinda know the area. The 15 minutes is by taxi or car. It is not easy walking distance to the zocalo, nor is there likely much to do/see on foot near the house. At least not according to what most that go to Oaxaca want to do or see. It is however, close to the mountains. There's a number of fascinating restaurants nearby, a trout fishery that serves trout right out of their own tanks. Another farther up the mountain near some camping areas. There's an unbelievable buffet restaurant nearby as well. I don't remember the names, as friends took us. I could drive there, but not give directions. No doubt the staff would know. It would also be closer to El Tule, Mitla, and the mezcal distilleries.
It looks like a beautiful place. I've not been there, but kinda know the area. The 15 minutes is by taxi or car. It is not easy walking distance to the zocalo, nor is there likely much to do/see on foot near the house. At least not according to what most that go to Oaxaca want to do or see. It is however, close to the mountains. There's a number of fascinating restaurants nearby, a trout fishery that serves trout right out of their own tanks. Another farther up the mountain near some camping areas. There's an unbelievable buffet restaurant nearby as well. I don't remember the names, as friends took us. I could drive there, but not give directions. No doubt the staff would know. It would also be closer to El Tule, Mitla, and the mezcal distilleries.
Jul 28th, 2010, 06:19 PM
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We were in Oaxaca this spring and go back this weekend--love it! I am sure that the Huayapan house is lovely, but I would strongly advise you to stay in the historic core of downtown Oaxaca. The area near Santo Domingo is ideal. Day trips out to El TUle, Mitla, etc, are pretty simple from downtown. But there's no substitute for being able to step right outside your door and be walking on those cobbled streets, visiting the street food vendors, moments from the Zocalo, etc. Check out the Moon Oaxaca's listings of hotels/apartments/rooms north of the zocalo. (The areas near St. Domingo are much quieter than right by the Zocalo, but you still have a lovely neighborhood to enjoy.)
That's my two pesos! I also posted a Top 10 Oaxaca article on our blog today with some links & ideas you may find helpful at www.findthefound.org
That's my two pesos! I also posted a Top 10 Oaxaca article on our blog today with some links & ideas you may find helpful at www.findthefound.org
Jul 29th, 2010, 08:12 PM
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Jenni:
glanced at your blog, and you echoed what I've been trying to tell any and everyone that will listen. Oaxaca is the very best of Mexico, all in one state. thanks for being more articulate than I could ever be. we celebrated our 25th anniversary there in 06 during the teacher's strike and it turned out to be one of the most memorable trips of our lives. oaxaca is the best.
glanced at your blog, and you echoed what I've been trying to tell any and everyone that will listen. Oaxaca is the very best of Mexico, all in one state. thanks for being more articulate than I could ever be. we celebrated our 25th anniversary there in 06 during the teacher's strike and it turned out to be one of the most memorable trips of our lives. oaxaca is the best.
Jul 30th, 2010, 02:12 AM
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Thanks again for all the help! I've made several trips to Oaxaca but have not been back in more than 15 years. Just reading this makes me long to return... I hope to plan a trip in the coming year...
Aug 12th, 2010, 03:47 PM
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Thanks for the kind comments about the blog, Bixa & baldone!
We had a fantastic time in Oaxaca again--this time with 4 high school students! The thing that stumped me was that they mostly preferred hamberguesas & bacon-wrapped hot dogs from the street vendors over traditional Oaxacan / Mexican food! (sheesh!
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We stayed at a budget hotel in a fantastic location--Hotel Villa de Leon. No frills, but we had two triples at equiv. $13/person night! A more upscale but still affordable place would be La Reja, around the corner.
We had a fantastic time in Oaxaca again--this time with 4 high school students! The thing that stumped me was that they mostly preferred hamberguesas & bacon-wrapped hot dogs from the street vendors over traditional Oaxacan / Mexican food! (sheesh!
) We stayed at a budget hotel in a fantastic location--Hotel Villa de Leon. No frills, but we had two triples at equiv. $13/person night! A more upscale but still affordable place would be La Reja, around the corner.
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