Travel

Flight

Oaxaca International Airport (OAX)

Please note: There is no direct flight from the DC area to Oaxaca. Book early to find the best deals.

Travel Note

Entry into Mexico

US citizens and permanent residents do not need a visa to enter Mexico. For any others, please visit link to plan your travels.

Travel Note

Places to Stay

We’re officially staying at City Centro Oaxaca by Marriott. We secured a special nightly rate of $220–$250 (normally $309–$350 during high season). The rate is available for stays Nov 11–16 and lasts until the hotel sells out. We recommend booking early! There are plenty other stay options in Oaxaca (airbnbs, boutique hotels, luxury hotels,etc) but wanted to share this option in case anyone is interested. direct booking link above. Txt Chris or Tati if you have any questions.

Hotel

City Centro by Marriott

Travel Note

Things to do in and around Oaxaca de Juarez

Oaxaca de Juarez is the capital of the state of Oaxaca. Its city center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Oaxaca is the Mexican state with the largest percentage of its population identifying as indigenous, mostly Zapotec and Mixtec. The result is a state with rich cultural traditions, world-renowned craftsmen and women, and a diverse cuisine. You cannot leave Oaxaca without trying mole, mezcal, chapulines, chocolate, or tlayudas. We hope you will find time to explore Oaxaca during your stay. Some suggestions: • Visit the Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman • Take a guided tour through the Jardin Etnobotánico • Grab a lunch of grilled meat with fresh tortillas at the Pasillo de Humo inside the Mercado 20 de Noviembre, or grab a spot at the Mercado Benito Juarez • Explore the ruins of Mitla, a Zapotec religious site, and Monte Alban, the ancient Zapotec capital • Visit San Martin Tilcajete, home to the workshop/school of master alebrije artisans, Jacobo and María Ángeles • Watch weavers at work in Teotitlan del Valle, where many artisans still use natural dyes in their carpet designs • Step into the home of black or green pottery artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, or Santa Maria Azompa • Visit one of the traditional open-air markets (tianguis) such as Zaachila, San Pablo Etla, or Tlacolula. • Sample a variety of mezcals at some of the many fabricas de mezcal in Santiago Matatlán

Travel Note

Taxi Information

Uber, Lyft and other apps DO NOT operate in Oaxaca. You will have to hail taxi on streets or arrange transportation in other ways. We suggest using WhatsApp for communication with taxi drivers or Taxi dispatch services. We have used: • Unidades Confiables Oaxaca : 9515658660