The city of Oaxaca (altitude 5070 ft.) is located in a valley between the Sierra Oaxaqueña mountains in the west and the Sierra Madre del Sur in the east. The climate is ideal. Spring like days and cool nights provide the atmosphere for one of Oaxaca´s most popular activities, sitting in the Zócalo, sipping a cappuccino and watching the world stroll by. Many archeological sites, including the famous Monte Albán, are only a short taxi or bus ride away and there are numerous Indian villages in which Zapotec and Mixtec are still spoken and the colorful markets display handcrafted folk art.

The city of Oaxaca is famous for its festivals. such as the Guelaguetza in mid-July, Holy Week in the spring, and of course, the Day of the Dead in early November.

For more information about Oaxaca visit www.oaxacatimes.com.
Downtown Colonial Oaxaca