Oaxaca City has been preserved in its
colonial state and has the added and a
pedestrian-only plaza around the
zocalo.
Oaxacas Sidewalk Cafés line the
Zocalo giving it  a unique ambiance
and the pedestrian streets encourage
walking, band concerts, social
gatherings, and  the occasional
political demonstration.
Visitors from the surrounding villages
dress in embroidered finery and
hand-spun wool when they  gather  in
the city plaza to celebrate the ancient
rituals that they have combined with the
Christian celebrations introduced by
the Spanish.
Oaxaca, Mexico, Famed for Regional Cuisine, Artisans, and Ancient Ruins
Nineteen preserved Churches and Cathedrals
in Oaxaca city
Oaxaca Cathedral,  Meet here for
church tour
Camino Real
Hotel, located in
convent is an
elegant spot for
lodging, dining,
entertainment
The markets of the city draw villagers and
tourists for shopping . Chocolate fresh ground
Each village in the valley
specializes in a craft and trade;
home made goods come to the
Oaxaca City markets
OAXACA, Mexico
Famed for Regional Cuisine, Artisans, Ancient Ruins and its
colonial architecture , Oaxaca offers photographers color and
texture like no other city.
Located on a wide alluvial plain at 5,000 feet elevation, the colonial city built
in the mid 1500s retains much of its ethnic diversity with  eleven or more
indigenous languages still spoken in the mountains and the coast within the
State.   
Festivals like the Day of the Dead and the Night of the Radishes are unique
and colorful events.
Direct flights from Houston reach Oaxaca's modern jet port which also has
service by Mexicana and Aero Mexico from Mexico City.
Oaxaca Ruin sites within 30 miles from the city
Oaxaca Events and church tours :
Two hour tour of churches and other
places. Get an insiders look at Oaxaca.
Meet Linda at Zocalo in front of
Cathedral at 10:00 AM Tuesdays and
Saturdays   ridgecliff@hotmail.com
More Info
Tourist Information Center Colonial
Tel.  951-516-0123
How to Get There
From the Zocalo go north to the Llano Park and
the theatre building at 703, the office is on the
right side of the building.
Oaxaca, Mexico is famed for Regional Cuisine, Artisans, and Ancient
Ruins.  Oaxaca City has been preserved in its colonial state and has the
added feature of two pedestrian-only streets and a pedestrian-only plaza
around the zocalo which  encourages walking, band concerts, social
gatherings,
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