Oaxaca is considered by some to be the ultimate Mexican destination. Among Oaxaca's attractions are its colonial architecture, indigenous culture, beautiful handicrafts, nearby ruins, and a distinctive regional cuisine. A few days in this city can be spent very pleasantly with day trips to craft villages and archaeological sites, winding up your days in Oaxaca's vibrant Zocalo.
How to get there:
Fly into the Oaxaca-Xoxocotlan International airport, or by car or bus from Mexico City (about 5 hours).
Day 1 - Take a walking tour of the historical center, visiting the Santo Domingo church and museum, then walking down Alcala street to the Zocalo. Visit the Benito Juarez and 20 de noviembre markets and the Mayordomo chocolate factory.
Day 2 - Go on a day trip to the villages of Santa Maria el Tule, Teotitlan del Valle and Mitla.
Day 3 - Visit the archaeological site of Monte Alban, and San Bartolo Coyotepec, the village where Oaxaca's famous black pottery is produced. Continue on to Ocotlan de Morelos, a town with a beautifully restored church and ex-convent.
Day 4 - Spend the morning visiting museums:
- Rufino Tamayo Prehispanic Art museum
- Oaxacan Painters museum
