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Oaxaca Day Trip Idea: Shadow an Alebrije Artisan in San Martín Tilcajete
Mexico, Oaxaca, Travel Amber Dunlap 6/4/23 Mexico, Oaxaca, Travel Amber Dunlap 6/4/23

Oaxaca Day Trip Idea: Shadow an Alebrije Artisan in San Martín Tilcajete

The not-so-ancient (or technically original) Oaxacan craft tradition of alebrije-making is one to make room for in your itinerary and San Martín Tilcajete is the town to target.

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Neighborhood Guide: Where to Stay in Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico Amber Dunlap 6/10/22 Oaxaca, Mexico Amber Dunlap 6/10/22

Neighborhood Guide: Where to Stay in Oaxaca

In my year+ of living on and off in Oaxaca City, I lived all over town, in hostels in Centro, Airbnbs in Reforma, and apartments in Jalatlaco. All of this to say, it was quite easy to pull together this guide on where to stay in Oaxaca.

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Oaxaca Restaurants: Where to Find the Best Local Cuisine
Oaxaca, Mexico Amber Dunlap 6/10/22 Oaxaca, Mexico Amber Dunlap 6/10/22

Oaxaca Restaurants: Where to Find the Best Local Cuisine

Food is (and should be) central to any trip to Oaxaca, and the options can be overwhelming without a bit of guidance. After nearly a full year of calling Oaxaca home, here are my picks for the 13 best Oaxacan cuisine-focused restaurants in Oaxaca.

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Hike Oaxaca: Go On- or Off-the-Beaten-Path on Oaxaca’s Best Hiking Trails
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 4/3/22 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 4/3/22

Hike Oaxaca: Go On- or Off-the-Beaten-Path on Oaxaca’s Best Hiking Trails

With sierra in every direction, Oaxaca is home to some of the best hiking trails in all of Mexico. Some hide waterfalls, others the perfect sunset perch, here are the top 10 Oaxaca day hikes to add to your itinerary.

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Get Out of Town: The Best Day Trips from Oaxaca City
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 3/31/22 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 3/31/22

Get Out of Town: The Best Day Trips from Oaxaca City

There’s plenty to do in Oaxaca City, but there’s also a world of ancient ruins, artisan towns, and even the world’s widest tree just beyond the city limits. Get out of town for a day on these day trips from Oaxaca City.

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Oaxaca’s Beaches: Where to Find the Best Sun, Surf & Sand on Oaxaca’s Coast
Oaxaca, Mexico Amber Dunlap 3/31/22 Oaxaca, Mexico Amber Dunlap 3/31/22

Oaxaca’s Beaches: Where to Find the Best Sun, Surf & Sand on Oaxaca’s Coast

Some of Mexico’s best beaches are hiding in plain sight along Oaxaca’s coast. Think postcard-perfect bays, surf-worthy swells, and sea stack scenes. Here are the best of Oaxaca’s beaches on Mexico’s “last coast”.

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What It’s Like to Experience Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 11/10/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 11/10/21

What It’s Like to Experience Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca

There’s nothing like experiencing Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca. The air is buzzing with excitement and the scent of marigolds, while altars are set to greet the dead after their long journey back from the other side.

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A Mezcal Guide to Oaxaca
Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 11/10/21 Oaxaca, Mexico, Travel Amber Dunlap 11/10/21

A Mezcal Guide to Oaxaca

Mezcal is never far from reach in Oaxaca. Here’s everything you need to know about this beloved smoky spirit from what it is and how it’s produced to where to drink it and how best to experience mezcal while in Oaxaca.

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Enter the World of Oaxaca’s Enduro Riders on These Beginner-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails
Oaxaca, Mexico Amber Dunlap 10/22/21 Oaxaca, Mexico Amber Dunlap 10/22/21

Enter the World of Oaxaca’s Enduro Riders on These Beginner-Friendly Mountain Biking Trails

Oaxaca is Mexico’s mountain biking mecca and home to a wild group of enduro riders. Hit these beloved beginner-friendly mountain biking trails to follow in the bike tracks of Oaxaca’s best.

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