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OAXACA TRAVEL GUIDE
The valley surrounded by mountain ranges
Excellent destination for ecotourism, trekking and hiking; one of its most valuable attractions is gastronomy since all regions change their dishes thanks to the diversity of ingredients offered by the nature of its changing geography; The capital city of Oaxaca is located in the central valleys surrounded by the mountain ranges.
Read more about the destinations you can visit in Oaxaca, below on this page.
Main travel destinations
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Touristic destinations in the capital
Culture
Home of incredible artisans, here its possible to appreciate the creations that express ancestral ideologies. Traditional clothing, sculptures, jewelry and pottery are some examples of what you can observe.
Oaxaca is home of a great variety of native people, this can be seen in the festival called Guelaguetza in which the 8 regions participate, dancing with their regional clothing.
Location
Oaxaca is located in southern Mexico, from another perspective it is a transition between the center and south of the country, its mountain are like a natural border that somehow separate culture and lifestyles.
Capital of Oaxaca: Oaxaca de Juárez.
IATA Airport code: OAX
Image on the cover: original black clay sculptures made in San Bartolo Coyotepec town.
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OAXACA TRAVEL GUIDE
Destinations in the capital
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Main Destinations
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Zipolite Nude Beach | Oaxaca Mx
Santa María del Tule magic town | Oaxaca Mx
Santa María de Atzompa [handicrafts] Oaxaca Mx
San Bartolo Coyotepec magic town | Oaxaca Mx
Monte Albán archeological zapoteca site | Oaxaca Mx
Ixtlán de Juarez magic town | Oaxaca Mx
Hierve el agua [petrified waterfalls] Oaxaca Mx
Capulálpam de Méndez magic town | Oaxaca Mx
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