Nestled in the mountains of Southwest Mexico, Oaxaca's rocky landscape and crystalline skies create vistas and landscapes that are found nowhere else in the world. The unique blend of tropical forests and temperate zones allows for perhaps the most biologically diverse state in Mexico. With their extensive and expansive indigenous populations, Oaxaca offers rich cultural experiences and an opportunity to find unique handicrafts and weavings, as well as enriching visits to local ruins and historic churches. As a world-class producer of coffees, fincas throughout Oaxaca's hillsides generate some of the finest beans in Latin America.
Oaxaca City
The state's capital and largest city, which is both laid back and cosmopolitan, is lined with narrow streets and colonial buildings. The vibrant art and music scene add to the active nightlife and an abundance of restaurants. Containing what some claim are the best handicrafts in the country, Oaxaca boasts innumerable markets and specialty shops that offer unique creations and an astounding range of jewelry shops.
Valles Centrales
This collection of valleys contains a plethora of small villages and pre-Columbian ruins. While providing great opportunities for day trips, the countryside is in itself something of wonder! With the world's oldest living organism and numerous quaint villages along the way, Oaxaca's central valleys are indeed a must see anytime of year.
Tucked within the hallowed halls of the 16th Century former Convent of Santa Catalina, are the twenty or so rooms of the Camino Real Hotel...