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)..
local language
Spanish
currency
Mexican peso
in an emergency
call 911
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