Mexico's cultural heart — mole sauces, mezcal, alebrije woodcarvings, and the birthplace of Día de los Muertos.
Oaxaca is Mexico's gastronomic and cultural capital — a city where mole sauce is made from closely guarded recipes and Día de los Muertos celebrations are among the world's finest. Home of the Zapotec civilisation, heart of mezcal production and a mecca for craft culture.
1.5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
October–November for Día de los Muertos; December–March dry season
Top sights & experiences
- 🏛️ Monte Albán — Zapotec Civilisation
- 🍫 Mole & Oaxacan Cuisine Cooking Class
- 🌳 Árbol del Tule — World's Widest Tree
- 🎨 Craft Markets — Textiles & Black Clay
- 🪦 Día de los Muertos Celebration
- 🥃 Mezcal Distillery Tour
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