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How to Get to Atzompa from Oaxaca: Free Ruins and Green Pottery

Guide11 min readOctober 21, 2026

How to Get to Atzompa from Oaxaca: Free Ruins and Green Pottery

How to get to Santa María Atzompa by BinniBus, bus, colectivo or DiDi. Free archaeological site, green-glazed pottery, workshops, market and its Day of the Dead cemetery.

Xoxocotlán Cemeteries on Day of the Dead: How to Get There (2026)

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Guide12 min readOctober 21, 2026

Xoxocotlán Cemeteries on Day of the Dead: How to Get There (2026)

How to get to and back from the Xoxocotlán cemeteries on Day of the Dead: bus, BinniBus, colectivo, DiDi or hourly taxi. Times and local tips.

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How to Get to Mitla from Oaxaca (2026): Local Guide

Guide10 min readOctober 20, 2026

How to Get to Mitla from Oaxaca (2026): Local Guide

The only stone fretwork mosaics in Mesoamerica, a colonial church built over a Zapotec palace, and the best valley combo: Mitla + Hierve el Agua in one day.

Tlacolula Sunday Market: A Local's Guide to Oaxaca's Best Market

Guide10 min readOctober 20, 2026

Tlacolula Sunday Market: A Local's Guide to Oaxaca's Best Market

What to eat (barbacoa, pan de cazuela, the smoke aisle), how to get there, when to go and how not to look like a tourist at the best market in the Oaxacan valleys.

How to Get to Hierve el Agua from Oaxaca (2026): Local Guide

Guide12 min readOctober 20, 2026

How to Get to Hierve el Agua from Oaxaca (2026): Local Guide

Bus, shared truck, rental car or tour from Oaxaca City: community tolls, return schedules, cabin stays and the conflict nobody talks about.

Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casas: Bus, Flights & What to Know About Immigration Checkpoints

Guide10 min readOctober 20, 2026

Oaxaca to San Cristóbal de las Casas: Bus, Flights & What to Know About Immigration Checkpoints

ADO/OCC bus from $25 USD, flights via Tuxtla in ~3 hours, INM checkpoints without the drama — everything you need for this trip.

How to Get to Monte Albán from Oaxaca City (2026): A Local's Guide

Guide12 min readOctober 18, 2026

How to Get to Monte Albán from Oaxaca City (2026): A Local's Guide

Every way to get to Monte Albán from downtown Oaxaca: the RA-17 BinniBus for 10 pesos, shuttles, Viator and on foot. 2026 hours, prices and local tips.

Oaxaca Transport Guide: How to Get Around Without Paying Tourist Prices

Guide14 min readOctober 18, 2026

Oaxaca Transport Guide: How to Get Around Without Paying Tourist Prices

DiDi, BinniBus, taxis, airport, ADO, Central de Abastos, coast, sierra — everything you need to know before you arrive.

Day of the Dead Oaxaca 2026 — Deep Guide: History, Cemeteries, Muerteadas & Logistics

Guide20 min readOctober 18, 2026

Day of the Dead Oaxaca 2026 — Deep Guide: History, Cemeteries, Muerteadas & Logistics

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.

Night of Radishes 2026 in Oaxaca: How to See It Without Dying in the Line

Guide9 min readOctober 13, 2026

Night of Radishes 2026 in Oaxaca: How to See It Without Dying in the Line

What time to arrive, where the bathrooms are, how to photograph the radishes, and everything nobody tells you about Oaxaca's most beloved December tradition.

Tipping in Oaxaca: Who Gets What, How Much to Leave, and What Nobody Tells You

Guide10 min readOctober 11, 2026

Tipping in Oaxaca: Who Gets What, How Much to Leave, and What Nobody Tells You

Mexico tipping guide 2026: how much to leave by service type, the unfinished tipping law, grocery baggers, and why a coin carries more weight in Oaxaca than you might think.

Things to Do in Oaxaca, Mexico (2026): Local Guide

Guide25 min readOctober 11, 2026

Things to Do in Oaxaca, Mexico (2026): Local Guide

What to see and do in Oaxaca, Mexico (2026): food markets, Monte Albán, mezcal, day trips, and insider tips from a local who actually lives there.

How to Make Friends in Oaxaca City: An Honest Guide for Locals, Expats & Travelers

Guide12 min readAugust 5, 2026

How to Make Friends in Oaxaca City: An Honest Guide for Locals, Expats & Travelers

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.

The Mushroom Festival 2026: An Honest Guide to San Mateo Río Hondo, Oaxaca

Guide10 min readJuly 28, 2026

The Mushroom Festival 2026: An Honest Guide to San Mateo Río Hondo, Oaxaca

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.

Is Oaxaca Safe? The Real Guide for Tourists & Foreigners (No Filter)

GuideJuly 13, 2026

Is Oaxaca Safe? The Real Guide for Tourists & Foreigners (No Filter)

What nobody tells you about safety in Oaxaca: real data, local tips, and how to enjoy the state without being a naive tourist.

Oaxaca Mezcal Fair Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Guide12 min readJune 7, 2026

Oaxaca Mezcal Fair Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

From how to avoid overpaying to why you shouldn't ask for 'shots.' The ultimate guide to surviving the FAIM.

Guelaguetza: The Complete Guide to the Lunes del Cerro

Guide18 min readMay 12, 2026

Guelaguetza: The Complete Guide to the Lunes del Cerro

Dates, tickets, delegations, how to get there, where to stay — what locals know.

Oaxaca Travel Guide: Must-Visit Destinations for Easter 2026

Guide7 min readMarch 31, 2026

Oaxaca Travel Guide: Must-Visit Destinations for Easter 2026

Springs, beaches, villages and nature: the best spots in Oaxaca for Easter week, with prices, distances, and local tips.

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