Oaxaca, Mexico1-2 dayKuru mevsim
Oaxaca Historic Center
Ideal: Ideal for gastronomy, art, handicrafts, colonial architecture, and an authentic Mexico experience.
Most mezcal made in Mexico comes from this state, and the spirit is no simple cousin of tequila: agave hearts roasted in pit ovens over wood fire give it that smoky character. The cuisine ranks among the country's finest — mole alone is split into seven distinct recipes. Monte Albán outside the city is the Zapotec capital built on a flattened mountaintop. This is also where Day of the Dead celebrations run at their most intense.
Quick facts
- Built
- 1486
- Area
- 85.5 km²
- Elevation
- 1,555 m
Facts from Wikidata, photos from Wikimedia Commons.
Why go?
- To explore colonial streets and Santo Domingo monastery
- To taste Oaxacan food and mezcal culture on the spot
- For crafts and lively market atmosphere
Travel tip
Don't miss Saturday market (Mercado 20 de Noviembre); choose a reputable mezcalería for tastings.
