Oaxaca is a state that surrounds you with an atmosphere of tradition, nature and flavor. Amidst beaches and bays, valleys, petrified waterfalls and archaeological sites, the best expeditions await you.
Hierve el Agua
About Oaxaca:
The state is located in the southwestern region of the country and borders the states of Puebla, Veracruz, Chiapas and Guerrero. The downtown of its capital, Oaxaca de Juárez, is considered a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO and the beauty of its architecture, traditions and culture are proof of this recognition.
Discover the Templo de Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo Temple), which will take your breath away with its incredible construction, walk through its corridors and admire this wonder.
If you are searching for a unique natural landscape, we recommend you to visit Hierve el Agua, where you will find natural pools with crystalline waters and impressive petrified waterfalls with an approximate height of 200 m (656 ft).
The history and legacy of ancient civilizations remains latent in Oaxaca, in its archaeological sites you will discover cities that were once inhabited by great cultures such as the Mixtec and Zapotec. Visit Monte Albán, considered one of the most important ceremonial centers in the region, also visit Mitla, known as "The City of the Dead".
Enjoy the beaches and bays of the state that stand out for their beauty and are the favorite spots of surfers due to the intensity of their waves. With a bohemian and carefree atmosphere, destinations such as Puerto Escondido, Huatulco or Zipolite are visited annually by travelers from all over the world in search of natural and relaxing experiences. Oaxacan gastronomy is internationally recognized for its delicious flavors, during your trip you must try the mole negro, the tasajo, the quesillo, the tlayudas and as a great finale: a shot of traditional mezcal. “Fiesta”, tradition, flavor and fun, Oaxaca has it all.
Monte Alban:
"The pre-Hispanic city in the clouds of Oaxaca"
Monte Albán functioned as the capital of the Zapotecs for thirteen centuries. In its moment of greatest splendor, it had 35,000 inhabitants, who lived mostly on the slopes of the mountain and dedicated themselves to agriculture. The city has Teotihuacan influences in architecture, ceramics and mural painting, as in other aspects. The site is a protected area by INAH and was declared by UNESCO with the Historic Center of Oaxaca as Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 1987. Monte Albán is made up of large plazas, truncated pyramids, a ball court, underground passageways, and around 170 tombs, the most elaborate tombs discovered in the Americas to date. It is believed that the high ground for its construction was chosen in order to better defend itself. Significant insight into the ancient Zapotec civilization is found in hieroglyphic inscriptions, but these were eroded by exposure as a result of excavations.
La Guelaguetza
The Guelaguetza Festival is a celebration in which representatives from the many communities of Oaxaca come together and celebrate the diversity of their traditions and cultures. The state of Oaxaca is home to 16 different ethnolinguistic groups and is incredibly diverse. For the Guelaguetza, members of these groups gather wearing their traditional clothing and perform folk dances that are particular to their region.
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