Monte Alban is located high above Oaxaca Valley and is originally known as the Holy City for the Zapotecs. Experts say that what we currently see in this area is only about 10% of what is yet to be discovered as people have been living in this part of the world as early as 500 [...]

This gorgeous and modern hotel is decorated with a lot of art inspired work. Located at the Oaxaca, which is a historical district, this is a small but very cozy house to stay in. It’s like a family home, with lots of paintings, colorful textiles, religious artifacts and Mexican Art. What’s probably missing is a [...]

Mexican culture is no alien to good quality, sound music that emanates straight from the heart, passes through the dark passages of the soul and comes out to form a melody that is captivating in every sense of the word. In fact, music, be it of any country, is so steeped into the life of [...]

There is a place in the far south of Mexico called Manos de Oaxaca. Here, the town is simple and rely on their pottery to make a living. These pottery villages have existed for thousands of years, still keeping the knowledge and ways of life of the old times. They sustain their existence through the [...]

1. Stroll around Oaxaca City, discovering the architecture, including the baroque Santo Domingo Cultural Centre with its botanical garden, and the buildings around the central square, or zocalo, including the cathedral. 2. Indulge in archeological sites, especially the pyramid buildings of Monte Alban (ancient capital of the Zapotec people) and the intricate stone designs of [...]

If you were a sea turtle, where would you want to raise your young? There are several beaches along Mexico’s Oaxacan coast that sea turtles choose as nurseries when breeding season arrives. There are still a few Mexican beaches that lack the crowds and hustle and bustle of the more widely known tourist favorites. The [...]

Sierra Juarez is quickly becoming a favorite for Oaxacan locals and visitors as well. This stunning mountain range, also know as Sierra Norte, is located about an hour’s drive Northeast of Oaxaca and offers superb settings for hiking, biking, birdwatching and photography. Wild life in Sierra Juarez is high in ratio to the surrounding area [...]

Where there is milk, of any kind, there is cheese. In Mexico, the collections of cheeses are as splendid as they are dazzlingly extensive. The many kinds are best experienced during a trip to this beautiful country through full immersion eating the amazing culinary delights. However, a few are so popular, they are easily found, [...]

Mexico was once the number one exporter of honey, but in 1996 it fell to number six. Still, it keeps up with the competition. The invasion of the infamous killer bees was suppose to destroy the honey industry, especially in Mexico. Instead something very interesting happened, which is often the case in this amazing country. [...]

While the popular Mexican flat bread may instantly come to mind when Mexican bread is discussed, there is a whole world of culinary delight besides the tortilla. Although the sweet breads are infamously popular, especially around the holidays, there are other breads that make their way to the table as a companion to traditional Mexican [...]