What we did in Oaxaca
(updated: feb ‘24) she especially pretty at sunset The food and mezcal in Oaxaca are as amazing as we'd heard. We've been four times now, and I'm sure we'll go again. We're not experts by any means, but here's a few bits we learned. Checklist It cools off a lot at night, so your hotel/AirBnB might not need AC Book mezcal tours and nice restaurants EARLY, Oaxaca is a popular destination Book a private airport transport if you don't like SuperShuttle-like communal taxis Install DiDi app (no Uber in Oaxaca) Bring sunscreen and a hat (high UV index even in winter) Go slow! High altitude means you'll get winded easily Eat everything! Enjoy their blossoming cocktail and microbrew culture, too Consider day trips to Hierve al Agua, Arbol del Tule, Tlacolula market, and Monte Alban Gabe's and my Google map 🗺️ Before you go There are few fancy western chain hotels . There's a Holiday Inn and a couple of Marriott boutique hotels (Escondido and Otr...