"Oaxaca most magical" Estado de Oaxaca by chauncenetta

Estado de Oaxaca Travel Guide: 1,012 reviews and 2,175 photos

If you really want to see Mexico, go to Oaxaca. It is a phantasmagorical delight with a marvelous mixture of Mayan heritage, Mexican political history (Benito Juarez is from there), Catholic church structures, food like nowhere on earth (famous for their cheese, mescal & chocolate), gracious and beautiful people, wonderful music, magnificant archeological sites (Monte Alban) and so much more. Spend time in the Zocalo and enjoy the natural performance art 24/7. Every evening was something different from the Gazebo .... ballet, theater, music ... it never stops and unfolds in the most wonderful unassuming way. Be brave and eat fried grasshoppers, but no matter what, they still taste like bugs, even with guacamole. Buy cotton candy as big as your pillow from adorable children for five pesos. Enjoy the art deco accoutrements in the bars and restaurants. Drink the beer,it's the best in the world. Admire and purchase their famous Black Pottery. Go to the small villages outside of town on market day. Go in December, celebrate the Day of the Radishes. Admire & love a country that has a holiday for radishes. Christmas is the special time, with unending surprises and festivities.

musician at the zocalo

you can get whatever you want @ Oaxaca's market

Last visit to Estado de Oaxaca: Dec 2000
Intro Updated Apr 20, 2003
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meanderings Off The Beaten Path (2)

entered a church in a remote village, painted a brilliant cobalt blue, against a blue sky almost as brilliant, church... more travel advice

explore Off The Beaten Path (2)

Went to a very small town on market day, unfortunately I can't recall the name, but there are many such villages around.... more travel advice

pretty Mayan market girls - Estado de Oaxaca

mira, mira, look and see Things to Do (1)

you must SEE everything and everyone you look at. Change your life and look around. more travel advice

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Comments (6)

nomada Nov 17, 2005 at 4:50 AM Report Abuse

You were right, just couldn't stop looking around !
AndyRG Jun 3, 2003 at 3:19 AM Report Abuse

I look around but life doesn't change so much... hehe
tini58de May 18, 2003 at 6:27 AM Report Abuse

Markets are my favourite site in every country! Lovely memories!
Ken_Weaver May 16, 2003 at 5:05 PM Report Abuse

This is on my travel radar....thanks for the good tips and commentary
o00o Apr 22, 2003 at 6:25 PM Report Abuse

Awesome photos and Tips.
craic Apr 21, 2003 at 7:48 AM Report Abuse

That little puppy really got to me!