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Archaeological Sites:
Merida
Palenque
Caribbean Beaches:
Cancun
Colonial Cities:
Aguascalientes
Campeche
Cuernavaca
Guadalajara
Guanajuato
La Paz
Morelia
Oaxaca
Puebla
Queretaro
San Cristobal de las Casas
San Miguel de Allende
Tuxtla Gutierrez
Veracruz
Villahermosa
Zacatecas
Pacific Beaches:
Acapulco
Huatulco
Ixtapa
Los Cabos
Puerto Escondido
Puerto Vallarta

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Founded in 1529 in an area that was originally occupied by the Mixtecs and Zapotecs, the city of Oaxaca is a flourishing commercial center. However, Oaxaca (pronounced Wa-Hah-Kah) is best known for its various archaeological sites, colonial buildings, exquisite cuisine, handcrafts production, and festive environment, all of which you can witness during your stay.
 
ESSENCE OF THE AREA
As one of Mexico's best-preserved and most charming colonial cities, Oaxaca is an inviting place to explore the country's rich heritage. Oaxaca is known for its magnificent climate, colonial buildings, archaeological sites, language learning institutes, and its handcrafts production. However, what makes this city a charming place to visit is its provincial feel and its commitment to retain its Pre-Hsipanic and Colonial traditions in this modern society. Oaxaca is known for its large indigenous population that has kept its rich traditions throughout the course of time.
RECOMMENDED STAY
You will need to spend at least three nights in Oaxaca in order to get a complete sense of the many attractions the city has to offer.
MUST SEE
Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, Alameda de León, Oaxaca Museum of Contemporary Art, Santo Domingo Church, Centro Cultural Santo Domingo, Casa Juárez, Basílica de la Soledad, Rufino Tamayo Museum, San Felipe Neri Church, Mercado Juárez, Mercado de Abastos, Yagul, Mitla, Monte Alban, Coyotepec
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS
DRIVING DISTANCES AND TIMES
From Oaxaca to:
Distance in Kilometers:
Journey:
Campeche 996 km 20 hours
Merida 1173 km 19 hours
Mexico City 470 km 6 hours
Palenque 815 km 15 hours
Puebla 347 km 4 hours
Puerto Escondido 269 km 7 hours
San Cristobal de las Casas 451 km 12 hours
Tuxtla Gutierrez 545 km 10 hours
Veracruz 395 km 6 hours
Villahermosa 609 km 12 hours

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