Mexico Oaxaca
Visit Oaxaca, Mexico’s centre of culture with a long multi-layered history. Book with Journey Latin America.
Overview
Oaxaca is a charming city with a long and eventful history. Separated from Mexico City to the north by rugged mountains and dotted with small weaving and craft villages, the isolated region has ploughed its own furrow, forging its own distinctive identity. Known as Mexico’s artistic centre, Oaxaca embodies both indigenous and colonial features, the markets, artisan workshops, rituals and multiple fiestas reflecting the native culture while the baroque architecture, plazas and museums bear witness to the Spanish influence. The Zapotec and Mixtec people’s ancient sites at Monte Albán, Yagul and Mitla are as impressive as the Mayan ruins in the south and east.
Holidays Oaxaca
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Private Journeys
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Discover Mexico: Oaxaca’s culture and coastline
13 days from £3,290pp
Classic holidays
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Eagle: Aztecs, Mayas and conquistadores
15 days from £2,927pp
Private Journeys
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Mexican street food
10 days from £1,660pp
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Things to do
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Accommodation
Browse our unrivalled portfolio of accommodation . Every option has been carefully chosen by our team of travel experts, so you can rest assured that you’ll relax in utter comfort.
Where to go when - our guide to Oaxaca
The weather in Oaxaca is wide and varied
Known as Mexico’s artistic centre, Oaxaca embodies both indigenous and colonial features. Discover markets, artisan workshops, baroque architecture and excellent museums. The city has a temperate climate and temperatures ranging from high to low 20°Cs, with the most rainfall between June - September. There are plenty of exciting cultural events throughout the year and some of the best Day of the Dead celebrations in the country in November.
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