Oaxaca Scenes, Places and Events for a Oaxaca Vacation
Oaxaca City was built by the
Spanish colonists starting in the
1520s and therefore has many
European style buildings, many
built in the 1600s.
Earthquakes have caused
rebuilding s over the years but
the preserved colonial center of
the city maintains a European
tone due to its many classic
colonial buildings and churches.
Spanish colonists starting in the
1520s and therefore has many
European style buildings, many
built in the 1600s.
Earthquakes have caused
rebuilding s over the years but
the preserved colonial center of
the city maintains a European
tone due to its many classic
colonial buildings and churches.
Oaxaca stands unique among world
cities because of its thriving indigenous
population, 11 or so languages still
spoken within the mountainous state
and the many ancient rituals still
practiced. This combining of the
colonial Spanish, modern European,
and indigenous culture gives Oaxaca a
flair for art and spectacle unique in the
world.
cities because of its thriving indigenous
population, 11 or so languages still
spoken within the mountainous state
and the many ancient rituals still
practiced. This combining of the
colonial Spanish, modern European,
and indigenous culture gives Oaxaca a
flair for art and spectacle unique in the
world.
Oaxaca City is surrounded by mountains that rise to nearly ten thousand feet. The settlement was
established in a valley at 5000 feet and the surrounding mountains have isolated the villages
somewhat and perpetuated the speaking of the ancient languages and the practice of the old
customs.
Oaxaca Bus Service now connects the city with nearly every village and provides a way for the
people of the mountains to visit the city and for visitors to Oaxaca to travel to the remote places.
Often the bus will make one trip over the mountain roads to the village and park for the night, returning
to Oaxaca City the following day. Most of the villages in the mountains have some sort of lodging for
visitors.
Calpulalpam: A mountain village unique because of its tradition medicine clinic (Plant based) with
over 700 natural herbs and minerals for treatment. The clinic also has a Temezcal bath a
Therapeutic steam chamber bound to cure most anything. Also in the village, spectacular wood
carving in the colonial style church
Pluma Hidalgo: For coffee lovers this is the place to see it grown and to smell the aroma as the
cooperative roasting house fires up the ovens. December/January harvest of organically grown
coffee.
established in a valley at 5000 feet and the surrounding mountains have isolated the villages
somewhat and perpetuated the speaking of the ancient languages and the practice of the old
customs.
Oaxaca Bus Service now connects the city with nearly every village and provides a way for the
people of the mountains to visit the city and for visitors to Oaxaca to travel to the remote places.
Often the bus will make one trip over the mountain roads to the village and park for the night, returning
to Oaxaca City the following day. Most of the villages in the mountains have some sort of lodging for
visitors.
Calpulalpam: A mountain village unique because of its tradition medicine clinic (Plant based) with
over 700 natural herbs and minerals for treatment. The clinic also has a Temezcal bath a
Therapeutic steam chamber bound to cure most anything. Also in the village, spectacular wood
carving in the colonial style church
Pluma Hidalgo: For coffee lovers this is the place to see it grown and to smell the aroma as the
cooperative roasting house fires up the ovens. December/January harvest of organically grown
coffee.
Oaxaca's Guelaguetza: Oaxaca is said to be made up of seven distinct regions based on
geographic and cultural differences. One of the most important events in the city is the July
Guelaguetza (gift) a meeting of folkloric dancers and musicians from the seven regions at the
arena on Del Fortin Hill high above the northwest side of the city where a several day party
takes place.
geographic and cultural differences. One of the most important events in the city is the July
Guelaguetza (gift) a meeting of folkloric dancers and musicians from the seven regions at the
arena on Del Fortin Hill high above the northwest side of the city where a several day party
takes place.
Oaxaca's Days of the Dead: Another important event in the life of Oaxaca is the Day Of
The Dead ritual. Actually two or three Days of the Dead but the action takes place at night in
the cemeteries of the villages and in the Panteon General in the city. Usually starting on the
last day of October and lasting for two nightly vigils in the cemeteries as families clean and
decorate their family plots and tombs in anticipation of the return of the spirits.
The Dead ritual. Actually two or three Days of the Dead but the action takes place at night in
the cemeteries of the villages and in the Panteon General in the city. Usually starting on the
last day of October and lasting for two nightly vigils in the cemeteries as families clean and
decorate their family plots and tombs in anticipation of the return of the spirits.
Days of the Dead in Oaxaca, An Otherworldly Event Not To Be Missed
Oaxaca's Night of the Radishes: Only in Oaxaca can one find this unique competition in
the carving of huge radishes to create exorbitant sculptures that go on display in the
Zocalo on December 23 and are judged for money prizes. The stakes are big and some
of Oaxaca's best artists and artisans will compete by making incredible carvings and
sculptures done with the lowly radish.
the carving of huge radishes to create exorbitant sculptures that go on display in the
Zocalo on December 23 and are judged for money prizes. The stakes are big and some
of Oaxaca's best artists and artisans will compete by making incredible carvings and
sculptures done with the lowly radish.
Christmas: The city hosts so many visitors that the ATM machines run out of cash..
Beginning with the several Virgin's days on December 8th: Guadeloupe,Juquila, Soledad,
and right up until the three Kings some time in January the festivals continue. Oaxaca loves
to party
Beginning with the several Virgin's days on December 8th: Guadeloupe,Juquila, Soledad,
and right up until the three Kings some time in January the festivals continue. Oaxaca loves
to party
Dining in Oaxaca: Oaxaca Restaurants Review
Oaxaca Scenes, 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
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
| Oaxaca Cooking Classes La Casa Del Tio Guero Restaurant Serving typical Oaxacan cuisine with a vegetarian and meat menu is offering cooking classes every week year round Sign up at the restaurant on Garcia Vigil (street) #715 Eight blocks north of the Zocalo Tel. 51 69584 $40 USD includes everything and lunch |
Oaxaca City
Has over twenty churches in the city,
some built in the 16the Century by the
Spanish colonists.
Many European style church
buildings now house museums of art
and culture. , The preserved colonial
center of the city maintains a
European atmosphere with its
pedestrian only streets and main
plaza called the Zocalo.
Has over twenty churches in the city,
some built in the 16the Century by the
Spanish colonists.
Many European style church
buildings now house museums of art
and culture. , The preserved colonial
center of the city maintains a
European atmosphere with its
pedestrian only streets and main
plaza called the Zocalo.
Santo
Domingo
Church started
in 1572
Domingo
Church started
in 1572
More Info
Secretaria de Tourismo
Colonial Center,Oaxaca
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.
Secretaria de Tourismo
Colonial Center,Oaxaca
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 City is great for walkers with its pedestrian-only streets. The Colonial city also
While the Euro could prevent a family vacation to Paris this year, Oaxaca City is just as
walkable and full of culture and history.
In Oaxaca City you'll find art museums, restaurants, biking, walking in the parks and
hills and many ancient archaeological ruins near the city.
Boutique hotels, Inns called posadas, B&Bs, and historic buildings converted to hotels,
make Oaxaca City a good choice for a vacation.
Reached within a day's flight from US or Canadian cities, Oaxaca is well located in the
5000 foot mountains giving it a perfect climate.
House rentals, and Apartment rentals put Oaxaca City within reach of budget conscious
travelers.
While the Euro could prevent a family vacation to Paris this year, Oaxaca City is just as
walkable and full of culture and history.
In Oaxaca City you'll find art museums, restaurants, biking, walking in the parks and
hills and many ancient archaeological ruins near the city.
Boutique hotels, Inns called posadas, B&Bs, and historic buildings converted to hotels,
make Oaxaca City a good choice for a vacation.
Reached within a day's flight from US or Canadian cities, Oaxaca is well located in the
5000 foot mountains giving it a perfect climate.
House rentals, and Apartment rentals put Oaxaca City within reach of budget conscious
travelers.
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