This Guide stayed at Pug Seal Zapoteco in Oaxaca and it’s definitely into my short-list of favorite hotels. With service, check-in process, the food, the beautiful spaces, the location, the bathrooms, the complimentary mini bar,… Read More »Review: Pug Seal, Oaxaca
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?
It’s not necessary to take a plane from Oaxaca to Mexico City. You can hop on the ADO Platino luxury bus for a fraction of the cost of a flight, with much bigger seats, a… Read More »Bus from Oaxaca to Mexico City on ADO Platino
You don’t need to fly between Mexico City and Oaxaca. You can luxury bus it! Below are all the details on taking the ADO Gl bus from Mexico City to Oaxaca, including where to find… Read More »Bus from Mexico City to Oaxaca
While I was in Oaxaca recently, around the time of the Gueleguetza, I noticed all of these figures around town that I hadn’t seen before on previous visits. They looked like scarecrows in big hats… Read More »What are the scarecrows in big hats and rainbow rags around 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