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Everything you need to know: gastronomy, culture, neighborhoods, city tips and places you won't find in any tourist guide.
Tequio, language exchange, a club I call "the backside of Oaxaca," and free group tours. What worked — and what didn't — for making friends in a city where I arrived as a stranger.
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DiDi, BinniBus, taxis, airport, ADO, Central de Abastos, coast, sierra — everything you need to know before you arrive.
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ADO/OCC bus from $25 USD, flights via Tuxtla in ~3 hours, INM checkpoints without the drama — everything you need for this trip.
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July 31–August 2, a Zapotec mountain village in Oaxaca's Sierra Sur opens its cloud forests for three days. No false mysticism, no tourist markup — everything you need to know before you go.
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What nobody tells you about safety in Oaxaca: real data, local tips, and how to enjoy the state without being a naive tourist.
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From how to avoid overpaying to why you shouldn't ask for 'shots.' The ultimate guide to surviving the FAIM.
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The most complete guide to Day of the Dead in Oaxaca: real history, cemeteries with hours, Etla Valley muerteadas, comparsas, food and conscious tourism. Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2026.
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Dates, tickets, delegations, how to get there, where to stay — what locals know.
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Springs, beaches, villages and nature: the best spots in Oaxaca for Easter week, with prices, distances, and local tips.
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