OAXACA

When one thinks of Oaxaca; food, festivals, mezcal…mezcal and food, all come to mind!

I visited Oaxaca for the second time, the first being January 2022 when the streets were relatively quiet due to COVID. This time around, the city was alive and thriving! Weddings were being had and celebrations took over Zocalo square. The cobblestone streets were filled with both locals and tourists alike. You felt the exuberance of this magical place, which is the many reasons why I’ve come to love Oaxaca!

I checked in once again to the beautiful Casa Antonieta, where a temporary stay feels more like home. The hospitatlity warm and welcoming. The service above and beyond. Muss cafe is a great way to start your day in Oaxaca while Ama is the perfect wind down before heading out to the many delicious restaurants Oaxaca has to offer. From rooftop restaurants such as Casa Oaxaca to local eats found throughout Mercado de 20 Noviembre or dining in beautiful outdoor gardens like Criollo or my personal favorite Alfonsina…the options are limitless.

If venturing out of Oaxaca Centro, there are options. From visiting Hierve De Agua (which I was told it is truly beautiful during the rainy season) or visiting the local artisans in Teotitlan de Valle, it makes for a wonderful day trip. I took the time to visit a local mezcal distillery that I learned about from research. Woman owned. Family owned and most importantly, supported by the local community as well! Mezcal Desde la Eternidad is a great place to visit if you want to learn about the orgins of mezcal as well as taste and support the local distilleries.

Being one of the smaller cities in Mexico, I find that I discover something new during my visits to Oaxaca by just walking around. Beautiful clothing boutiques, amazing cafes…Oaxaca is truly a gem!