Oaxaca
I was fortunate to visit Oaxaca again this past Fall with my amazing mother. Though this was a short & sweet trip, I wanted to pull together some of my top highlights to show just how much you can do in a short weekend!
Places To Stay
Hotel Las Mariposas: affordable, comfortable and cute with complimentary breakfast. They offer suites at a very fair price which is great if you’re staying a bit longer and want your own small kitchen set-up!
Selina: New chain of global hostels who know what Millennials are looking for in travel- affordable, aesthetic, and a place to co-work from! Selina’s Oaxaca location is smack dab in the middle of the historic downtown and the interior is full of beautiful art. If you don’t stay here, still keep a lookout for their events.
Grand Fiesta Americana: Luxe, modern take on the Oaxacan aesthetic at a still reasonable price (coming from the US!). Has a nice bar, restaurant and pool as well.
Places To Eat
There are of course 1,000,000 incredible places to eat in Oaxaca City so these are just a few extra special or worthwhile places.
Levadura De Olla: Absolutely incredibly unique experience. Book ahead for the “cena en leña” or fireside dinner which is a table side personal feast for you and your small party at an incredibly affordable price. Do not miss this. Breakfast lunch and dinner are all amazing.
Ilegal Mezcal: if you’ve visited them in Antigua, Guatemala or NYC then you know how awesome these people are. Worth a visit.
Ancestral: A nice walk through a cool neighborhood brings you to this mostly outdoor restaurant with fantastic food and cocktails.
Zandunga: Amazing cocktails and food from the Isthmus. Everything we had was fantastic.
Mercado Central: full of traditional food stalls and mini restaurants. Authentic and delicious.
Calabacitas Tiernas: Vegan restaurant, bookstore and boutique
Places To Shop
Sara Almeraya: Hand embroidered denim and cool jewelry.
Corredor Central shops: several cute shops next to Sara Almeraya
Gasa: wonderful local designer with mix of heritage and modern designs.
Corazón de Guaje: Great art gallery
Zapotec rug vendors & weaving villages
Places To Visit
Jardin Botánico: central Oaxaca city, full of beautiful plants and really nicely done.
Jacobo & Maria Ángeles workshop to take the tour of their Alebrije making
Hierve El Agua: amazing natural formation and swimming area. Many tours visit here.
