Oaxaca

Pros: Rich culture, sunshine throughout the year, great shopping, music, numerous museums, unique cusine, cultural events.
Cons: The heat and teachers' protest in May. 

When I discovered Oaxaca in 1987, I immediately fell in love with this beautiful, historic valley.  I retired here in 2002 and have never looked back but everyday I feel like a tourist discovering the city anew.  The political unrest a ...

Pros: The food, the place, the history, the music, the culture...
Cons: *NONE*!!

Sitting at a sidewalk cafe at the front of the Zocalo in downtown Oaxaca, 400-year old colonial buildings on all sides, brilliant shades of red and green melding with the rough grey stones and wrought iron of antiquity, I can't help but feel like I ...

Pros: museums, food, chocolate, day-trips, people friendly to aliens struggling in Spanish
Cons: caution about becoming a target for pickpockets in the market is made

The city of Oaxaca (capital of the Mexican state of Oaxaca) is a pleasant and safe colonial city at an elevation of 5100 feet. It is most famous for its large market. It was, perhaps, more interesting when it was in the open without permanent stalls? ...

Pros: amazing culture, lots of great items to buy, beautiful beaches and wildlife
Cons: language barrier can be an issue at times

One of my favorite things to do in life is to travel. I love nothing more (not including my wife and child) than getting out on the open road, or flying out (depending on the airline) to see a place that I've never seen before. In 2003, I was sent to ...

Pros: Ecologic and Exotic Part of Mexico
Cons: The robberies and Guatemala delinquency

It is a part of very interesting Mexico, where there is of everything: surf, typical food, ecology, nature, friendly people. It is very precious to know this type of places because they are adventurous. Are places that do not see if we take the risks?...

Pros: Strong indian culture, green and tropical, cheap hotels and prices, lots to see.
Cons: None worth mentioning

Oaxaca City is located in southern Mexico. The state of Oaxaca is next to Puebla to the north, Veracruz to the east, and to the west by Guerrero and the Pacific Ocean. Oaxaca City and state is one of the most indian in culture of all Mexico. The stron ...

Pros: Ancient charm; ganga (bargain) shopping; awesome drive!
Cons: Heavy Traffic on narrow streets

At first sight Oaxaca was like every other town we'd driven through in Mexico. Not as nice as some, worse than others. Coming into town there was a lot of junk along the road, but the traffic was tolerable until we neared the center of the city....

Pros: Quiet beach atmosphere.
Cons: Not a lot to do; no night life.

Review Topic:  Accommodations

I have been to Huatulco five times, mainly for business, however I've come to vacation here three other times. Just south of Acapulco on the Pacific coast, Huatulco offers a quiet get away to anyone...

Pros: A vacation for every taste
Cons: Not the easiest places to get to

If you never want to leave the grounds of a luxury resort, if you'd rather sleep in a hammock on the beach, if you prefer something in between, the southern state of Oaxaca has something for you. Here, the norm is pristine beaches, small bays, coastal ...

Pros: uncrowded, non-touristy, delightful people, great beach, gorgeous scenery
Cons: hard to get to, not a lot of English-speakers

When studying in Mexico several years ago, I had the opportunity to really explore the country. The most amazing trip I ever had ended with a 2-day stay at a place in Oaxaca called Puerto Escondido. For those that have heard of Huatulco, Puerto...

Pros: Prices, Culture and variety
Cons: Hurricanes

Oaxaca is one of most important places in Mexico, but there is not only for the Archeological places or food. It's because of the variety of cultures settled here, there are 13 regions in Oaxaca, My mother is from the region called, La Caņada. La Caņada...

Pros: Quite, Warm and Beautiful City
Cons: Not close to the Ocean

I went to Oaxaca during Christmas time in 1996. I took my parents there since I was on an exchange program in Puebla, not too far away in the North. My parents absolutely loved it and I enjoyed it too. The weather was really nice, just perfect, warm...

Pros: Great Beach Resort Destination
Cons: Lack of Night Life

Huatulco is a beach resort, located on the Pacific, in the state of Oaxaca, south of Acapulco. Back in the early 90's it was being marketed by the Mexican government as a master-planned resort, similar to Cancun. Unlike Cancun or Puerto Vallarta,...

Pros: Authentic Mexico
Cons: Some pickpockets in the market areas

July 17 and 24, 2000 are the dates for one of Oaxaca's most popular festivals, La Guelaguetza, which means offering. La Guelaguetza is an indigenous celebration dedicated to the god of rain and fertility. It features music, food, dance, and troupes of...

Pros: Convenient and clean
Cons: Somewhat high priced for Mexico, but great prices on food made up for it.

Normally, I would not choose Holiday Inn in a foreign country. I want some local flavor. However, this new property in Oaxaca is delightful and "Mexican" enough. We have traveled rustically in Mexico, which can be cheap and fun, but this time we wanted a...