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Hiking in the Pueblos Mancomunados in Oaxaca

hiking pueblos mancomunadas

I recently took a fantastic day trip from Oaxaca City to a fascinating region in Oaxaca state, the Pueblos Mancomunados. There are eight of these villages located in the Sierra Norte mountain range known for its rich flora and fauna from towering agave plants to lush pine forests. The mountainous countryside probably isn’t what comes […]

Jalatlaco Neighborhood, Oaxaca

The charming neighborhood of Jalatlaco is one of my favorite places in Oaxaca. This peaceful barrio is all cobbled streets and colorful buildings with delightful coffee shops and craft stores thrown in. Bustling Centro is home to the main attractions in Oaxaca while charming Xochimilco neighborhood is another favorite of mine with colorful street art […]

Tlacolula Market Visitors Guide + What To Eat

During my third trip to Oaxaca recently, I visited somewhere new to me, Tlacolula Market held on Sundays only. This vibrant mercado had been on my radar for some time. However, there’s so much to do in Oaxaca that my past two trips got taken up by eating delicious local food, wandering the idyllic streets, […]