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Oaxaca Isn't Cancun--It's Part of the Real Mexico

by jsquarejj Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 200, Jan 18 '00
Pros: Archaeological sites, Oaxaqueño & Yucateco cuisines, crafts, people
Cons: Not a lot to do besides feel good
If you want to get to know Mexico and Mexicans, Oaxaca is the place to go. Unlike Cancun, Acapulco, Cabo, and other popular resorts, it's not some American shopping mall moved south of the border. And although it lacks the sophistication and fast pace ...
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oaxaca is wonderful, but...

by andmeddave , Oct 18 '99
Pros: authenticism
Cons: police state
the problems that exist in nearby chiapas are right there in oaxaca.
the color is marvelous, art almost free....but don't forget to hit
the coast. even with hurricane paulina, and the earthquake centered
near puerto angel, the areas...
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Discovering a New, Older...Different Kind of Mexico...

by mrkstvns mrkstvns is a Top Reviewer on Epinions in Hotels & Travel, Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 50, May 16 '06
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 ...
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Old Style Mexico

by sabrina , Jul 06 '99
Pros: Experience the old style flavorof the real Mexico
Cons: None that I can think of!
Oaxaca is one of the more beautiful cities in Mexico. Despite a booming tourist economy Oaxaca is as charming as ever, giving every visitor a taste of Mexico Antigua!
You can fly to Oaxaca from most any airport in the United States, or get to Oaxaca...
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Driving to Oaxaca

by immac , Jun 25 '01
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....
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Huatulco: Maeva All-Inclusive Resort

by Suzi Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 200, May 01 '00
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,...
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Have fun and Relax in Oaxaca

by tinkycat , May 24 '00
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...
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Beautiful piece of Mexico

by milla05 , Mar 31 '00
Pros: Oaxaca's ruins and Main city is fantastic
Cons: Parts of this state is very rugged
I actually got the chance to live in Oaxaca with Amigos De Las Americas last summer and loved it! I lived in a small village called San Pedro Martir. Unknown to the rest of the world! I got to see life through people way different from how we live...
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Secret Beach getaway - Puerto Escondido

by k1j2g3 , Aug 18 '00
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...
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The Festivals of Oaxaca

by TheSmartTraveler Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Apr 27 '00
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...
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Archaelogical Oaxaca

by ferny , Sep 08 '99
Pros: Culture, food, people and places like you've never experienced!
Cons: It gets very Hot in the summer, but hey, who cares!
If you are intrigued by ancient civilizations as I am, you will love this city and it's surroundings. There are 7 mayor Zapotec and Mixtec centers, all within 40 minutes of modern day Oaxaca as well as numerous museums.

The ruin sites vary in...
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Viva La Mexico! Or Oaxaca even...

by biscuitfarmer Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 500, Jan 17 '05
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 ...
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The Hidden Oaxaca

by promocion , May 24 '00
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 Cañada. La Cañada...
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The Huatulco Sheraton & Camino Real Zaashila Resorts

by Suzi Epinions Most Popular Authors - Top 200, Oct 20 '00
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...
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A small taste of Oaxaca

by jesse12 , Oct 28 '02
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 ...
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