FAQs

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Why Oaxaca?

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Of all the places in the world, Oaxaca defines what we enjoy when we travel. Great food, drinks, architecture, culture, history. It’s the place we keep wanting to return to. It’s a city of only 255,000 so it maintains a small-town feel and friendliness. It’s also a place full of unexpected intrigue for visitors. And, it happens to be a ciudad hermana to Alex’s hometown of Palo Alto!

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Weather?

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February Average Highs: 83F, Average Lows: 52F, almost no chance of rain More Information: https://weatherspark.com/m/8535/2/Average-Weather-in-February-in-Oaxaca-Mexico

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Safety?

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The state of Oaxaca has one of the lowest crime rates in all of Mexico. The City of Oaxaca is safer for tourists than many US cities. The only concern worth mentioning is the water. Do not drink tap water and keep your mouth shut in the shower! Food establishments will only use filtered water and things like ice cubes can be considered safe.

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Recommended Reading?

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The Moon Guide to Oaxaca is a great resource for information.

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Cell phone?

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We highly recommend making sure your plan lets you use your phone in Mexico, or getting a local SIM card when you arrive!

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Can we bring kids?

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Oaxaca is a wonderful city to explore with children of all ages! For the ceremony: please discuss with us directly if you have children under 12. Unfortunately, young children are not allowed at Pitiona for the welcome dinner on Friday for liability reasons. Our planners can recommend a variety of local childcare options.

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RSVP?

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Formal invites will be sent out soon. Our RSVP is here on the site.

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Can I bring a +1?

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Yes! Please advise us via your RSVP, or directly if needed so we can keep an accurate head count.

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Dress Code?

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Cocktail Attire / Smart Casual is requested for the ceremony and reception. Please: No jeans, t-shirts, baseball caps, shorts, sports attire. Consider shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.

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What’s the deal with mezcal?

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You’ll find mezcal everywhere in Oaxaca! It’s distilled from agave. Tequila is actually a mezcal. Traditional mezcals introduce a strong smoky flavor from the way the agaves are roasted before fermenting. Here are a few keys to enjoying it: “Kiss” it! Keep your lips pursed and take the tiniest sip you can. This allows you to appreciate the complexities without overwhelming your taste buds with the strong alcohol. Try a few types in succession or at the same time. You’ll immediately notice interesting differences. The types typically refer to the kind of agave used and the region it was sourced from. You can follow with an orange slice sprinkled with worm salt!

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Spanish?

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¡Sí! Pero, la ciudad está acostumbrada a los turistas de habla inglesa. Estarás bien después de algunas tomas de Mezcal.