Between its mountains and its beaches, the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico is a treasure trove of things to do outdoors. It’s also a great destination for food and art lovers.

The 20 Best Things to Do in Oaxaca—From Swimming in Spring-fed Pools to Feasting on Street Food. No matter what kind of experience you hope to have, Oaxaca has a fun (and probably delicious) answer.

If you're considering a trip for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, there's no better place to spend it than Oaxaca. Celebrated across Mexico from the end of October to the beginning of ...

Ranking of the top 7 things to do in Oaxaca. Travelers favorites include #1 The Zócalo, #2 Templo de Santo Domingo and more.

Elisabeth Malkin is a journalist who has lived in Mexico for three decades and visits Oaxaca as often as she can. As Oaxaca’s attractions multiply and tourists pack its new hotels and upscale ...

OAXACA, Mexico — Sometimes we travel with a sense of urgency because over time something inside us has gone dim. Years ago, that’s what drew me to Oaxaca. I lived alone in Oregon, a misty ...

Nov. 8, 2010— -- With drug wars escalating and daily reports of murders in Mexican border towns, many American tourists have been wary to visit the warm beaches to the south. While there are ...

Sometimes we travel with a sense of urgency because over time something inside us has gone dim. Years ago, that’s what drew me to Oaxaca. I lived alone in Oregon, a misty place where it was so ...

Marla Jo Fisher, the author, has her face painted for Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico in 2017-(Photo by Marla Jo Fisher) The capital city of Oaxaca de Juarez is tourist central for the vibrant ...

Between its mountains and its beaches, the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico is a treasure trove of things to do outdoors. It’s also a great destination for food and art lovers.

Between its mountains and its beaches, the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico is a treasure trove of things to do outdoors. It’s also a great destination for food and art lovers.