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Inside Background
Culture 
The various indigenous civilizations in Oaxaca, fused with Spanish and other...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
History 
Before the arrival of the Aztecs in the 1400s, several tribes inhabited the...
Last edited: 03 September 2008
Recommended Reading 
Oliver Sacks, a well known writer and neurologist, has written a marvelous...
Last edited: 15 January 2008
Only in Oaxaca 
ONLY IN OAXACA CAN ANYONE GET THE REAL HISTORY OF ITS PEOPLE.  TRAVELERS MAY...
Last edited: 01 August 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
You can easily get flights to Oaxaca from Mexico City.
Last edited: 29 April 2006
Getting Around 
Taxis and buses are easy to find in Oaxaca, although everything is also within...
Last edited: 14 January 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
When it comes to renting a car in Oaxaca, a simple phrase springs to mind...
Last edited: 18 December 2009
Scooters, Motorcycles and Surviving 
Travelers should take extra precautions if contemplating renting a scooter or...
Last edited: 03 June 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
A visit to Teotitlan del Valle to the Federico Chavez family of rug weavers...
Last edited: 29 June 2008
Events & Festivals 
Leading up to Christmas in Oaxaca are many events and processions. Dec 23 is la...
Last edited: 14 January 2008
Family Travel 
Rufino Tamayo was a Oaxacan native, and his former residence houses a...
Last edited: 16 September 2006
Museums & Attractions 
The region around Oaxaca is home to several thousand archaeological sites, with...
Last edited: 10 January 2008
Nightlife 
Oaxaca nightlife is not quite as exciting as some of the larger Mexican cities...
Last edited: 02 January 2009
Off the Beaten Path 
You can take a bus from the non-descript Angels Inn to Monte Alban, the...
Last edited: 28 January 2008
Shopping 
Oaxaca has an up and coming modern art scene. There are many artists who work...
Last edited: 29 April 2006
Sports & Activities 
The ocean is located quite far away from the city center, but they include some...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Ethnobotanical Garden 
There are English tours of the Ethnobotanical Garden on Tuesdays, Thursdays...
Last edited: 22 October 2009
Mercado de Abastos 
If you can't buy it here, you don't need it.  The Abastos is said to be the...
Last edited: 16 September 2006
Monte Alban 
Monte Alban is the premier archaeological site near Oaxaca.It is a Zapotec site...
Last edited: 02 April 2009
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca 
This museum has its entrance just to the north of Sto Domingo churchs entrance...
Last edited: 10 January 2008
Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art (Rufino Tamayo Museo de Arte Prehispanico de Mexico) 
Like many museums in Oaxaca, this museum is open at night as well as the...
Last edited: 14 January 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Oaxaca is famous for its mole negro (one of the seven moles that are served in...
Last edited: 17 September 2006
Trustevere 
Sorry, sorry as the royal 'we'  cannot find the address of  this wonderful...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
El Naranjo 
El Naranjo is open Monday - Saturday 1 - 10 PM Website: http://restaurant...
Last edited: 30 March 2009
La Buena Vista Restaurant 
How to Get There:   Just ask for La Buena Vista in town. La Buena Vista is the...
Last edited: 10 August 2009
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Inside Mexico: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
    The national currency of Mexico is the Peso.  When you see prices listed...
Last edited: 13 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
As of January 23, 2007, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens...
Last edited: 05 December 2009
Emergencies 
Puerto Vallarta  When a car accident occurs in Puerta Vallarta all cars...
Last edited: 25 April 2008
Important Phrases 
Phrases and words that may be helpful to you while in Mexico include: The...
Last edited: 08 December 2009
Telephones 
52 (Five Two) is the International Country Code for calling Mexico. 00 (zero...
Last edited: 31 July 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
GUIDE TO TIPPING IN MEXICO Tipping guidelines for Mexico are nearly the same...
Last edited: 11 August 2009
Arrival at Mexico City airport 
Benito Juarez airport (MEX) serving Mexico City is modern and efficient. There...
Last edited: 02 December 2009
Arrival at PVR 
Below is a step-by-step description of what to expect when arriving at the...
Last edited: 11 July 2006
ATMS and Credit Cards 
You can use a checking bankcard, credit card or debit card, and will find ATM...
Last edited: 17 October 2009
Bus Travel  
For those of you who haven't used it, Mexico has an excellent intercity bus...
Last edited: 09 May 2009
Currency While in Mexico 
Mexico ’s national currency is the Peso.  Though some merchants both along the...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Driving in Mexico 
Although Mexico is a big country, it can be easily travelled by car - if you...
Last edited: 26 January 2009
Embassies & Consulates (US/Canada) 
UNITED STATES United States Embassy in Mexico : Paseo de la Reforma 305, Col...
Last edited: 04 May 2009
Phoning Abroad 
In the past the least expensive means to call the U.S., Canada or Europe from...
Last edited: 07 June 2008
Public Safety & Security 
Concerns for safety and security in Mexico have risen steadily over the past...
Last edited: 23 June 2009
Timeshare and Consumer Complaints  
The following is from Profeco, the Mexican Governments Consumer Agency for...
Last edited: 15 June 2007
Vallarta Safety 
Vallarta was extremely safe, not as much anymore.  It is about as safe as most...
Last edited: 31 October 2009
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