Mexico

Mexico is a very popular retirement spot. Perhaps its biggest draw is its low cost. There are several American expat communities in Mexico; those will be pricier than living in a Mexican...

Oaxaca, a beautiful colonial city, can easily be reached by bus from Mexico City. Nestled between three valleys, Oaxaca has average daytime temps in the 70s and 80s. Night temps are in the 50s...

The city of Oaxaca, Mexico, has many striking qualities that give it an otherworldly vibe. There are the folk art traditions of embroidery, weaving, carving and painting, in styles unique to the...

There are a myriad options for vacations you can take to Mexico. Some people prefer the resort and spa experience, while others want to rough it backpacking from village. Some people love the...

The people of Oaxaca, Mexico tell a captivating story. They say that, one night, a Oaxacan man had a visitation in his sleep. Perhaps it was a dream, or a vision. A menagerie of fantastical...

Visitors to Oaxaca city often enjoy taking short day trips out to the villages. One village that deserves special attention is Teotitlan del Valle, conveniently located en route to the...

Oaxaca has many singular events. There is the Guelaguetza indigenous dance celebration, where every dance ends with items being thrown into the crowd. There is Oaxaca's unique take on the...

Some see death as a passage instead of a conclusion. Furthermore, some believe that this passage isn’t a one way street. Rather, it's believed to be an intersection with the occasional...

Oaxaca is a culinary haven. The region offers signature dishes that cannot be found in any other part of Mexico—and it's as far away from nachos grande as you can get. The state's diverse...

Budget travel in Mexico seems like a no-brainer. That is what Mexico is famous for, right? The problem is, many tourists hit town and don't have time or energy to search out the inexpensive...

Belgian and Swiss chocolates are famous the world over, and Hershey has the rep in the United States, but Mexican chocolate offers something different altogether. In the southern state of Oaxaca,...

Visiting Oaxaca, Mexico, is a great adventure. There are restaurants to visit, crafts to buy, galleries to see, museums to explore, archaeological ruins to climb, neighborhoods to walk and people...

Many people come to Oaxaca and never leave the center of town. There's so much to do with the museums, shops and restaurants. However, these people are missing one of the great adventures of the...

Oaxaca is a culinary destination, offering many foods specific to the region. What can be challenging is discerning if that beautiful plate of black mole sauce has meat hiding in it, or how much...