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at ruins of MONTE ALBAN overlooking Oaxaca

WE STAYED A WEEK IN A TIMESHARE EXCHANGE WHICH WAS UP IN THE HILLS (San Felipe de Agua), easily accessible to the city by taxi or bus.

There seemed to be a dearth of tourists, probably still from the civil strife of a year+ ago, and therefore, the vendors were probably a little more insistent, but otherwise, the city is very comfortable, friendly, easy-going--DELIGHTFUL!!

Definitely a week is not too long to spend here; as browsing the mercados, taking the tours to nearby archeological, historical sites, some museums and lounging in the zocalo are all 'MUSTS'.

view from SANTO DOMINGO Cathedral

in museo of Santo Domingo

Last visit to Estado de Oaxaca: Mar 2008
Intro Written Mar 18, 2008
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SANTO DOMINGO de GUZMAN - Estado de Oaxaca

SANTO DOMINGO de GUZMAN Things to Do (5)

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Trevor Enjoying Breakfast - Estado de Oaxaca

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Barbecue Area in Mercado - Estado de Oaxaca

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Local Ladies with Hand-Made Items

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SACRED RUINS of MITLA

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Written Nov 20, 2009

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Nemorino Nov 19, 2010 at 3:11 PM

This sounds like a fascinating area, especially the archeological and historical sites!
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BruceDunning Oct 6, 2010 at 2:35 PM

I was in this area some years ago-35 years-and loved the scenery and wonderful weather. Nice work of the beloved place.
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betska Jul 11, 2010 at 2:09 AM

I tasted Mole in Cambodia (believe it or not...) and loved it.....can't wait to try the real thing in Mexico!
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Jim_Eliason May 30, 2010 at 8:08 PM

great tips Trish!
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wise23girl Dec 17, 2009 at 4:04 PM

I think I may have been here before but it is great information
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lynnehamman Nov 26, 2009 at 4:26 AM

Great page, Trish. Love the tip about Sacred ruins of MITLA. Good photos too.
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balhannah Nov 20, 2009 at 8:40 PM

Like the look of those knitted bags Trish, nice being able to wash them and keep them looking like new. As you said " a great gift idea!"
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TheWanderingCamel May 28, 2009 at 7:24 AM

Would love to see more of your visit to this great place.