How to celebrate day of the dead (dia de los muertos) in Oaxaca City
Day of the dead or dia de los muertos is very unique to Mexico. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life and this is one of the reasons …
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10 days Oaxaca road trip route: from Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido
I did this Oaxaca road trip twice: once in September 2020 and another in April 2021. Although you won’t really do the same trips twice, I really enjoyed both trips …
10 Oaxaca City hostels that we love [best for solo travel]
While there are many Oaxaca City hostels, I’ve frequented the ones on this list because I visit Oaxaca three times a year. From US$11 per night (decent, I promise you …
Hierve El Agua travel guide: everything you need to know about visiting Oaxaca’s petrified waterfalls
Hierve El Agua Oaxaca is open again after closing in March 2020. I was in Oaxaca for day of the dead and it was great timing. Here’s what you need …
Spending a day with a local family-owned mezcal distillery in Oaxaca
I personally did this Oaxaca mezcal tour and in this post, I will introduce you to the local family that I visit in Oaxaca every year for the day of …
Check out these 10 Puerto Escondido hotels: the best of Oaxaca
Introducing our favorite Puerto Escondido hotels including location overview, prices, and who it’s best for. When choosing where to stay in Puerto Escondido, the first thing that you should understand …
Check out these 7 Mazunte hotels for your trip to the Oaxacan coast
Get to know the best Mazunte hotels through this guide including distance from the center, prices, and honest reviews. Mazunte is one of the best on the Oaxacan coast so …
10 essential Puerto Escondido restaurants (categorized by cuisine)
Puerto Escondido restaurants growth has increased since this beach town on the Pacific coast has been an iconic destination for surfers. There are all kinds of cuisine including the Latin …
Mexico Insider’s 25 things to do in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
Puerto Escondido is definitely an outdoor enthusiast’s haven. Apart from being the surfing capital of Mexico, there are many other things to do in Puerto Escondido for all types of …
Did you know? Oaxaca has 8 types of tamales! Here’s a brief history (+ Oaxacan tamales recipe)
Oaxacan tamales is one of the top dishes not just in the state of Oaxaca but all over Mexico. Each Mexican state has its own version of making the legendary …
11 Oaxaca festivals to attend: the Mexican state of deeply rooted traditions
Oaxaca festivals is the way of life in Southern Mexico. The state of Oaxaca has a deeply-rooted culture and the people carry on these traditions every year. This is an …
The truth about Internet in Puerto Escondido: why is it so shockingly bad?
The bad Puerto Escondido Internet situation was one of the reasons why I didn’t permanently move here. I visit once a year every April-May and in each visit, I had …