What is a carajillo?
The carajillo was having a moment in Oaxaca this past summer when your Guide visited. It was the signature cocktail served at Criollo when our street food tour dropped by. It was one of the… Read More »What is a carajillo?
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UPDATED Sept 2022: My favorite coffee shop(s) in Oaxaca
Oaxaca is a city of beautiful courtyards hidden like treasures to discover. The reward for discovering the treasure? A peaceful sit with a coffee while you watch the plants grow. If you’re looking for a… Read More »UPDATED Sept 2022: My favorite coffee shop(s) in Oaxaca
Do foreign credit cards work on Rappi in Mexico?
Rappi is a Colombia-based restaurant/grocery/specialty goods delivery service that dominates the deliver app market in Central and South America. It’s also moving into Mexico. I’d heard about Rappi from other digital nomads, so when I… Read More »Do foreign credit cards work on Rappi in Mexico?
English tours of the Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca during Covid
Taking the two-hour English tour of the Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca is a popular must-do tour while you’re in the city. As a result of the pandemic, however, the garden has introduced measures to reduce… Read More »English tours of the Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca during Covid
How to get a taxi at Oaxaca Airport
Grabbing a taxi from Oaxaca Airport into Oaxaca is a super simple process. Like many airports in Mexico, the taxis allowed to use the airport are regulated and you pay a set rate for your… Read More »How to get a taxi at Oaxaca Airport
Is Hierve el Agua Open?
Update: The Hierve el Agua site is open. The government and local community leaders have reached an agreement. Now it’s to see if everybody follows through on the agreement. The points below still stand as… Read More »Is Hierve el Agua Open?