Oaxaca Mexico
Visitors to Oaxaca, which is pronounced as “wah-hah-ka,” will find no dearth of new and exciting travel ideas, given that they have the required creativity, time and the willingness to experience this unique place.
The fifth largest state in Mexico, Oaxaca is flanked by the Chiapas in the east, the Guerrero in the west, the Puebla and the Veracruz in the north and 316 miles of Pacific coastline in the south. The state is surrounded by the magnificent Sierra Madre del Sur and is, therefore, a paradise for nature lovers.
Renowned as the culinary capital of Mexico, Oaxaca is the best vacation destination not only for nature lovers, but also for gourmets. If you are a food enthusiast, who has just landed in Oaxaca, start your vacation by eating, taking cooking classes and trying to unravel the mysteries of Mexican cuisine. For instance, the most exciting dish happens to be mole, a traditional sauce made by grinding together thirty ingredients.
If you want the authentic Mexican experience, you will have come to the right place because Oaxaca is a great place to observe local farmers and artisans at work, weaving fabrics, making pots, or carving wood. This place is home to many great handicraft villages known for their wool weaving, black pottery, carved wooden animals and embroidered dresses.
You must also take the time to visit places of attraction such as the Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca, the Iglesia de Santo Domingo, Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad, Catedral de Oaxaca and others. Oaxaca has some splendid museums and breathtakingly beautiful sixteenth-century churches.
You will never feel bored in Oaxaca as long as you take the time to appreciate its handicrafts, study authentic Mexican living, taste the culinary wonders of the place and enjoy its amazing beaches, monuments, museums and churches.
