Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Being in Mexico City ,a lovely getaway is Oaxaca City.

Oaxaca is a place where you can still see the fingerprints of the Mixtec and Zapotec ,the Aztec and the Spanish ,as well as the countless merchants from around the region.

Amazing gastronomy number of delicious masa -based antojitos  .like gemelas and tlayudas ,served with stoning spoonfuls of salsa laced with the peppery hoja santa leaves native to the region Oaxaca is known for its seven moles, but in truth there are infinite variations, many of which rely on ingredients that can’t be found elsewhere. The number of delicious masa-based antojitos you can encounter is dizzying: memelas  and tlayudas, served with spoonfuls of salsa laced with the bright, peppery hoja santa leaves native to the region.  Artists carve alebrijes by hand from copal wood and paint them with intricate designs. “One of the most delightful cities I’ve ever visited,” one reader wrote. Another raved, “warm, friendly folks, lots of great food, and oh so reasonable”.But visiting is the way to find out for yourself hoe this charming city stacks up.

By: Adriana Moctezuma Chavarria