Oaxaca de Juárez
in Oaxaca

An absolute riot of colour, a place brimming with life, Oaxaca de Juárez (or, simply, Oaxaca) is just wonderful. Snack on fried grasshoppers in the zócalo or pick up stunning pottery from Doña Rosa's studio. You're bound to be delighted.

how long to go for

a long weekend, a week

when to go

october, november, december, january, february, march, april

holidays

Consitution Day, Benito Juárez's Birthday, Labour Day, Independence Day, Revolution Day

how to get there

Fly into Oaxaca International Airport and take a taxi or rent a car and drive into town.

how to get around

on foot, by colectivos, by taxi

nice to know

The city is famous for its cuisine, including molé (a complex, cacao-based sauce), tlayudas (large tortillas with toppings) and mezcal (a traditional agave spirit)..