Oaxaca, the state capital, owes its fame to the beauty and harmony of its architecture, the richness of its cultural traditions, the wide variety of its typical foods and its enjoyable spring-like climate. The quality of life in Oaxaca seems to be on the level above the other cities of southern Mexico. It has been said that you haven't really seen Mexico, until you have seen Oaxaca.

The Oaxaca valley is one of Mexico's natural wonderlands with mountain peaks reaching 10,000 ft into the sky overlooking the beautiful valleys that appear to be a giant patchwork of earth tones and greens. The rich history of the Oaxaca valley, which dates back to around 1000BC, is revealed in the beauty and variety of the many archaeological sites. The hills and valleys around Oaxaca contain enough history to keep most dedicated archaeologists busy for a lifetime, and every visitor is sure to experience the incredible visual and cultural experience Oaxaca offers.

Guelaguetza is the largest of all of Oaxaca's festivals, and has become extremely popular in recent years. Also known as, Lunes del Cerro (Mondays on the hill), this festival brings together people from all regions of the Oaxaca valley with the purpose of keeping the gods happy and therefore blessing the valley with enough rain to provide a bountiful harvest. Guelaguetza is officially celebrated on the two Mondays following July 16th; some local events start a few days before as the city starts to fill up.

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