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Oaxaca

by dila - last update: Jul 30, 2008

from Mexico City to Oaxaca 18 februari 2008

I took the Gl bus for 432 pesos from Tapo station at 9.30 it was about 11/14 c in the bus so some sweater can be nice. i would take about 6.05 hours but i arrived about 15.10. bought a ticket for next place san cristobal las casas. took a taxi to hostal Pochon. paid 35 pesos for taxi.
have a very nice room like a kind of suite.
went to a small supermarket for something to drink and a tacoria

Oaxaca to Monte Alban 19 februari 2008

went walking at 8.00 hours to hotel Mesos del Angel at Mina 518 took about 15 minutes. van didnot go at 8.30 but at 9.00 to Monte Alban and costs 38 pesos for a return ticket. about 9.15 the van was there. it was still not crowded. walked about 2 hours at the ruins and about 15 minutes at the museum. need to be back at van at 12.00.
Van dropped some people out ar zocalo and i went to. did some internet and walked to zocalo. to the palacio for free then to the cultural centre domingo 48 pesos. walked to the botanica what is closed unless with guide. had a lunch. and went to the Domingo church.

me at Monte Alban 19 februari 2008

Look at my tip what to do in Oaxaca and at my Monte Alban page.
On the Monte Alban page i have a map and posted the buildings on tips.
Dont forget to bring water, hat, suncream and good shoes.
Also the vendors can be very annoying.

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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
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dila's Oaxaca de Juárez Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Murals goverment palaceFebruary, 2008 8
Ex convento de Santo DomingoFebruary, 2008 8
Exconvento de Santo Domingo 2February, 2008 8
View Garden ex convento Santo DomingoFebruary, 2008 7
Santo Domingo Church: Iglesia Santo Domingo ChurchFebruary, 2008 8
hierve el AguaFebruary, 2008 8
MezcalFebruary, 2008 7
Mexican cooking at Ponchon hostalFebruary, 2008 8
Mexican cooking 2February, 2008 8
Mexican cooking and hostel PonchonFebruary, 2008 6

Comments for dila about Oaxaca de Juárez
pchamlis Sat Jan 24, 2009 02:03 UTC
 Great page, Diana. It's been a long time since we were in Old Mexico. Someday we'll have to get back. Until then, I'll enjoy great pages like yours. :)
Jim_Eliason Wed Aug 6, 2008 14:54 UTC
 Nice tips Diana!

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