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Oaxaca city is known for its rich artisan traditions, mezcal farms, beautiful architecture, and innovative culinary scene. Just a short flight from Mexico City, it’s a great spot to experience even more culture after a few days in the capital. Bring an extra suitcase, you’ll want to return home with candles, pottery, textiles, and mezcal.
- Trip Length
- 3 Days
- How to Get Around
- On Foot
- Months to Go
- Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
- Currency
- Mexican Peso
- Local Language
- Spanish
BoulencThe appropriate first meal in Oaxaca is brunch at Boulenc, the city’s most famous bakery and restaurant. You can grab a coffee and baked good to go (the pastries and Mexican breads are legendary), or sit at the restaurant, which is located in an old colonial building (but almost always has a long wait—so go when it opens!)
CriolloThe most famous restaurant in Oaxaca, from lauded Mexican chef Enrique Olvera (who runs CDMX’s Pujol). Come for dinner—when you can enjoy a set menu of locally inspired dishes on the atmospheric terrace—as well as breakfast.
CrudoSix-seat omakase restaurant that implements local produce into dishes like ikura nigiri and yuzu clam sashimi. Reservations must be made months in advance. Crudo has a larger space next door with a bar, where you can dine if you can’t get into the original restaurant.
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