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Visiting Oaxaca, Mexico


The charming colonial town of Oaxaca offers rich culture, uplifting architecture and a spring-like climate. Lagoons, caverns and waterfalls are within easy reach of the city, as are pre-Columbian ruins and Tlacolula's Sunday market. Visit the hot springs at Hierve el Agua or embrace nature at the vast tree of El Tule. D'a de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, sees the city at its most colourful. Those with a sweet tooth shouldn't miss Mina Street, known as Chocolate Street because of its chocolate... more » The charming colonial town of Oaxaca offers rich culture, uplifting architecture and a spring-like climate. Lagoons, caverns and waterfalls are within easy reach of the city, as are pre-Columbian ruins and Tlacolula's Sunday market. Visit the hot springs at Hierve el Agua or embrace nature at the vast tree of El Tule. D'a de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, sees the city at its most colourful. Those with a sweet tooth shouldn't miss Mina Street, known as Chocolate Street because of its chocolate makers. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
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Precip
Dec
78°F 25°C
47°F 8°C
2 in 4 cm
Jan
78°F 25°C
47°F 8°C
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Feb
82°F 27°C
49°F 9°C
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Mar
85°F 29°C
53°F 11°C
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Apr
87°F 30°C
57°F 13°C
1 in 3 cm
May
84°F 28°C
59°F 15°C
8 in 19 cm
Extended Forecast
Thursday
3 Dec
Hi:
87°F 30°C
Lo:
46°F 7°C
Friday
4 Dec
Hi:
84°F 28°C
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48°F 8°C
Saturday
5 Dec
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69°F 20°C
Lo:
46°F 7°C

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Casa Colonial

2 Dec 2009

My husband and I chose Casa Colonial because of the great reviews, but we were sadly disappointed. We arrived at 10pm at night and were given no information about breakfast, the B&B, or anything to...more

El Naranjo

5 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
2 Dec 2009

We'd read about El Naranjo in the guidebook and decided to give it a go one Wednedsay evening and we almost carried on walking when we saw that the restaurant was empty. It was October and Mexico was...more

Casa Colonial

5 of 5 stars
San Diego
1 Dec 2009

Casa Colonial was perfect for the 9 of us. We stayed 9 days and ranged in age from 8 to 70. I wanted to stay at a bed and breakfast that was reasonably close to town but would still involve some...more

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