Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City is the capital of Oaxaca State. The UNESCO officially declared the colonial centre of Oaxaca City part of the Cultural Heritage for Mankind. During the last four decades the population of Oaxaca grew by four times having now 244,727 inhabitants. People from the countryside continue to immigrate to the City looking for a job... > more info

Beaches
Many people do not even think of beaches when Oaxaca comes to mind, but the Oaxacan state coastline offers an array of natural beauty beyond compare, with extraordinarily scenic views, and some of Mexico's finest beaches such as Bahias de Huatulco (Huatulco Bays) and the more relaxed settings of Puerto Escondido (Hidden Port)... > more info

Sights
The archaeological resources in Oaxaca are so plentiful that the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have so far discovered 4,000 different archaeological sites. These sites with such remarkable beauty have helped paved the way for the origins of Mexican culture, Monte Albán and Mitla are two sites that are renowned around the world attracting a high number of foreign visitors... > more info