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Oaxaca (English /wəˈhɑːkə/ wə-HAH-kə, Spanish: [waˈxaka], from Nahuatl: Huāxyacac [waːʃ.ˈjá.kak]), officially Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Oaxaca), is one of the 31 states which, along with the Federal District, make up the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided into 570 municipalities, of which 418 (almost three quarters) are governed by the system of Usos y costumbres (customs and traditions) with recognized local forms of self governance. Its capital city is Oaxaca de Juárez.
Oaxaca is located in Southwestern Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Guerrero to the west, Puebla to the northwest, Veracruz to the north, Chiapas to the east. To the south, Oaxaca has a significant coastline on the Pacific Ocean.
The state is best known for its indigenous peoples and cultures. The most numerous and best known are the Zapotecs and the Mixtecs, but there are sixteen that are officially recognized. These cultures have survived better than most others in Mexico due to the state's rugged and isolating terrain. Most live in the Central Valleys region, which is also an important area for tourism, attracting people for its archeological sites such as Monte Albán, native culture and crafts. Another important tourist area is the coast, which has the major resort of Huatulco. Oaxaca is also one of the most biologically diverse states in Mexico, ranking in the top three, along with Chiapas and Veracruz, for numbers of reptiles, amphibians, mammals and plants.
Oaxaca refers to:
The city and municipality of Oaxaca de Juárez, or simply Oaxaca, is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of the same name. It is located in the Centro District in the Central Valleys region of the state, on the foothills of the Sierra Madre at the base of the Cerro del Fortín extending to the banks of the Atoyac River. This city relies heavily on tourism, which is based on its large number of colonial-era structures as well as the native Zapotec and Mixtec cultures and archeological sites. It, along with the archeological site of Monte Albán, were named a World Heritage Site in 1987. It is also the home of the month-long cultural festival called the "Guelaguetza", which features Oaxacan dance from the seven regions, music and a beauty pageant for indigenous women.
It is nicknamed "la Verde Antequera" (the green Antequera) due to its prior name (Nueva Antequera) and the variety of structures built from a native green stone. The name Oaxaca is derived from the Nahuatl name for the place, Huaxyacac, which was Hispanicized to Guajaca, later spelled Oaxaca. "de Juárez" was added in honor of Benito Juárez, who was a native of this state. The coat of arms for the municipality bears the image of the decapitated Donaji, who was an indigenous princess in the years immediately after the Conquest.
Coordinates: 23°N 102°W / 23°N 102°W / 23; -102
Mexico (i/ˈmɛksᵻkoʊ/; Spanish: México [ˈmexiko]), officially the United Mexican States (Spanish: Estados Unidos Mexicanos,
listen ), is a federal republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of Mexico. Covering almost two million square kilometres (over 760,000 sq mi), Mexico is the fifth largest country in the Americas by total area and the 13th largest independent nation in the world. With an estimated population of over 120 million, it is the eleventh most populous country and the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world and the second most populous country in Latin America. Mexico is a federation comprising thirty-two states, including Mexico City, its capital and largest city, which is also a state.
Monte Albán is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site in the Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán Municipality in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca (17.043° N, 96.767°W). The site is located on a low mountainous range rising above the plain in the central section of the Valley of Oaxaca where the latter's northern Etla, eastern Tlacolula, and southern Zimatlán & Ocotlán (or Valle Grande) branches meet. The present-day state capital Oaxaca City is located approximately 9 km (6 mi) east of Monte Albán.
The partially excavated civic-ceremonial center of the Monte Albán site is situated atop an artificially-leveled ridge, which with an elevation of about 1,940 m (6,400 ft) above mean sea level rises some 400 m (1,300 ft) from the valley floor, in an easily defensible location. In addition to the aforementioned monumental core, the site is characterized by several hundred artificial terraces, and a dozen clusters of mounded architecture covering the entire ridgeline and surrounding flanks (Blanton 1978). The archaeological ruins on the nearby Atzompa and El Gallo hills to the north are traditionally considered to be an integral part of the ancient city as well.
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Oaxaca is one of Mexico's most unique states, noted for its rich traditional heritage and diverse ethnic population, as well as for its artistic, cultural, and culinary treasures. This video will cover the many sights and UNESCO World heritage sights to photograph in this region. 1. Oaxaca City (7:23 - 9:35) Designated UNESCO Site noted for its Spanish colonial architecture. It is filled with colorful, wonderfully preserved buildings. 2. Markets (8:18 - 8:23) Oaxaca is known as the "Land of the Seven Moles", a complex sauce used with meat and rice. But that is not all. Oaxaca is renowned for its unique regional cuisines. The markets are a great way to try the food. 3. Mezcal Factory Tour (2:06 - 2:50) Mezcal is one of Oaxaca's most famous exports. It is similar to tequila, only with ...
Subscribe to Munchies here: http://www.youtube.com/user/munchies?sub_confirmation=1 In the first episode of Munchies Guide to Oaxaca, host Daniel Hernandez dives right into the belly of Oaxacan food by starting his visit at the Mercado 20 de Noviembre, one of the old-school markets in the historic center of Oaxaca City. Here, he samples local fare like tejate, chilacayote, tasajo, andchapulines, Oaxaca's famous toasted grasshoppers. Since everyone needs a recharge, Daniel then visits a classic Oaxaca City cantina called El Chato, and has the house special, a Mexican lager in a salted, lime-crusted glass. Later that night, he dines with chef Alejandro Ruiz, at the temple of contemporary Oaxaca cuisine, Casa Oaxaca. Check out http://munchies.tv for more! Follow Munchies here: Facebook: ht...
The state of Oaxaca is one of the most diverse and beautiful in Mexico. It would take a lifetime to fully absorb such a place...so naturally, we decided to try and cram all of it into 36 hours. The capital city sits in the Sierra Madre mountains, at the foot of Cerro del Fortín, and features some of the country's most beautiful colonial architecture and richest indigenous culture. We managed to stroll along the Zócalo, the city's central plaza, take in the markets and art, throw back a few shots of mezcal, and still make it out of the city for the gorgeous Hierve el Agua rock formations and to visit Santa María del Tule, a small town that's home to one of the oldest trees in the world. Was it enough? Well, no, not even close. But it wasn't too shabby an effort for 36 hours. Find more gr...
Oaxaca, ocalizada al sur del país, esta entidad aloja una hermosa ciudad colonial, estupendas zonas arqueológicas y playas, así como numerosas poblaciones en las que se ofrecen todo tipo de artesanías y platillos típicos. Su paisaje ofrece contrastes naturales que le dan un atractivo singular. Está rodeado por la Sierra Madre Oriental, que da lugar al Nudo Mixteco, y la Sierra Madre del Sur.
http://chasingaplate.com/oaxaca-travel-guide-mexico/ Chasing a Plate is in Oaxaca Mexico! We take a day trip out to Hierve el Agua the famous petrified 'waterfalls' outside of Oaxaca City. We decide against joining a tour so we catch a colectivo outside of the baseball stadium in Oaxaca City to Tlacolula (20 pesos/$1 USD). From there we catch another colectivo to Mitla (10 pesos/ $0.50USD). We arrive in Mitla to discover that the dedicated Hierve el Agua truck has busted a tyre so we band together with a couple of other travelers and get a taxi up to Hierve el Agua for 50 pesos/$2.50USD each. We suggest arriving early like we did as you'll only share the spot with a few others. It is SO beautiful and after a walk around in the heat you can swim in the pools. The water is full of mineral...
Chuyện kỳ lạ. Ở Mexico, thị trưởng thành phố San Pedro Huamelula, bang Oaxaca miền nam Mexico đã kết hôn với một con cá sấu. Người dân địa phương gọi nó là "công chúa nhỏ". Nghi thức này là một phần nghi lễ có từ năm 1789 để mang lại may mắn cho ngư dân địa phương và nông dân ở khu vực ven biển Chontel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R19_1wM5euw
Exploring the beautiful, historical city of Oaxaca, capital of the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. Feel like reading something fun, adventurous and inspiring? "Following My Thumb" by Gabriel Morris features 26 adventure travel stories from around the world: http://www.amazon.com/Following-My-Thumb-Gabriel-Morris/dp/1846948495/ Or, Gabriel's practical travel guidebook, "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel", is just $10 on Amazon! Click here for more info: http://www.amazon.com/Gabes-Guide-Budget-Travel-Tricks/dp/1470155141/ Gabriel's travel page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Explore-the-World/226239094115488 Lots more adventure travel at: http://gabrieltraveler.com Follow Gabriel on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gabrieltravel Video created by Gabriel Morris, who is the owner ...
Travel in Oaxaca, Mexico, with Macca and Brianna as they eat tacos and tostadas, try a few local delicacies such as deep fried crickets, washed down with Mexican mezcal before taking in the Benito Juarez Market. If you enjoyed this action packed travel adventure in Oaxaca, Mexico, check out A Brit and a Broad - https://www.abritandabroad.com - and subscribe for more videos like this one - https://www.youtube.com/user/abritandabroad ✈✈✈ In this episode Macca and Brianna get a little taste of Oaxaca, a city that's famous for its food. One of the main tourist attractions in Oaxaca is the Benito Juarez Market, and it is a Mexican Smörgåsbord of tacos, tostadas and quesadillas. And deep in the depths of the market a few of the local delicacies such as deep fried crickets, cows hearts and l...
We meet the people behind inTransit and get a feel of Oaxaca City. Follow on twitter @http://www.twitter.com/peterbragiel visit http://www.intransit.tv other links: http://www.myspace.com/portabledarwin http://www.joshuahallman.tumblr.com/
Exploring the beautiful, historical city of Oaxaca, capital of the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. Feel like reading something fun, adventurous and inspiring? "Following My Thumb" by Gabriel Morris features 26 adventure travel stories from around the world: http://www.amazon.com/Following-My-Thumb-Gabriel-Morris/dp/1846948495/ Or, Gabriel's practical travel guidebook, "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel", is just $10 on Amazon! Click here for more info: http://www.amazon.com/Gabes-Guide-Budget-Travel-Tricks/dp/1470155141/ Gabriel's travel page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Explore-the-World/226239094115488 Lots more adventure travel at: http://gabrieltraveler.com Follow Gabriel on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gabrieltravel Video created by Gabriel Morris, who is the owner ...
Oaxaca is one of Mexico's most unique states, noted for its rich traditional heritage and diverse ethnic population, as well as for its artistic, cultural, and culinary treasures. This video will cover the many sights and UNESCO World heritage sights to photograph in this region. 1. Oaxaca City (7:23 - 9:35) Designated UNESCO Site noted for its Spanish colonial architecture. It is filled with colorful, wonderfully preserved buildings. 2. Markets (8:18 - 8:23) Oaxaca is known as the "Land of the Seven Moles", a complex sauce used with meat and rice. But that is not all. Oaxaca is renowned for its unique regional cuisines. The markets are a great way to try the food. 3. Mezcal Factory Tour (2:06 - 2:50) Mezcal is one of Oaxaca's most famous exports. It is similar to tequila, only with ...
Travel in Oaxaca, Mexico, with Macca and Brianna as they eat tacos and tostadas, try a few local delicacies such as deep fried crickets, washed down with Mexican mezcal before taking in the Benito Juarez Market. If you enjoyed this action packed travel adventure in Oaxaca, Mexico, check out A Brit and a Broad - https://www.abritandabroad.com - and subscribe for more videos like this one - https://www.youtube.com/user/abritandabroad ✈✈✈ In this episode Macca and Brianna get a little taste of Oaxaca, a city that's famous for its food. One of the main tourist attractions in Oaxaca is the Benito Juarez Market, and it is a Mexican Smörgåsbord of tacos, tostadas and quesadillas. And deep in the depths of the market a few of the local delicacies such as deep fried crickets, cows hearts and l...
Subscribe to Munchies here: http://www.youtube.com/user/munchies?sub_confirmation=1 In the first episode of Munchies Guide to Oaxaca, host Daniel Hernandez dives right into the belly of Oaxacan food by starting his visit at the Mercado 20 de Noviembre, one of the old-school markets in the historic center of Oaxaca City. Here, he samples local fare like tejate, chilacayote, tasajo, andchapulines, Oaxaca's famous toasted grasshoppers. Since everyone needs a recharge, Daniel then visits a classic Oaxaca City cantina called El Chato, and has the house special, a Mexican lager in a salted, lime-crusted glass. Later that night, he dines with chef Alejandro Ruiz, at the temple of contemporary Oaxaca cuisine, Casa Oaxaca. Check out http://munchies.tv for more! Follow Munchies here: Facebook: ht...
The state of Oaxaca is one of the most diverse and beautiful in Mexico. It would take a lifetime to fully absorb such a place...so naturally, we decided to try and cram all of it into 36 hours. The capital city sits in the Sierra Madre mountains, at the foot of Cerro del Fortín, and features some of the country's most beautiful colonial architecture and richest indigenous culture. We managed to stroll along the Zócalo, the city's central plaza, take in the markets and art, throw back a few shots of mezcal, and still make it out of the city for the gorgeous Hierve el Agua rock formations and to visit Santa María del Tule, a small town that's home to one of the oldest trees in the world. Was it enough? Well, no, not even close. But it wasn't too shabby an effort for 36 hours. Find more gr...
Individual documentary produced by Sylvia Cong and Kris North. This is a project for my International Documentary Production class. In March 2015, my class of 14 students conducted a field trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, where offers documentary filmmakers many diverse opportunities for discovering subjects and stories. In Oaxaca, we worked with Ms. Mimi Edmunds, the Emmy-nominated producer who credits include 60 Minutes, CBS’ documentary unit, to conduct shooting for our individual documentary. Within the 9 days in Oaxaca, we conducted field interviews with the local Oaxaquenõs; we did research about the culture, tradition, and history; and we shoot stories about the local art, food, architecture, archeological sites, and music. Each team cooperates,but also work individually on their ...
Exploring the little surfing town of Puerto Escondido on the Pacific Ocean of Oaxaca, Mexico. Feel like reading something fun, adventurous and inspiring? "Following My Thumb" by Gabriel Morris features 26 adventure travel stories from around the world: http://www.amazon.com/Following-My-Thumb-Gabriel-Morris/dp/1846948495/ Or, Gabriel's practical travel guidebook, "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel", is just $10 on Amazon! Click here for more info: http://www.amazon.com/Gabes-Guide-Budget-Travel-Tricks/dp/1470155141/ Gabriel's travel page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Explore-the-World/226239094115488 Lots more adventure travel at: http://gabrieltraveler.com Follow Gabriel on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gabrieltravel Video created by Gabriel Morris, who is the owner of all vi...
My travels in southern Mexico to Chiapas and Oaxaca States, Mexico City & the Teotihuacan Pyramids. Feel like reading something fun, adventurous and inspiring? "Following My Thumb" by Gabriel Morris features 26 adventure travel stories from around the world: http://www.amazon.com/Following-My-Thumb-Gabriel-Morris/dp/1846948495/ Or, Gabriel's practical travel guidebook, "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel", is just $10 on Amazon! Click here for more info: http://www.amazon.com/Gabes-Guide-Budget-Travel-Tricks/dp/1470155141/ Gabriel's travel page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Explore-the-World/226239094115488 Lots more adventure travel at: http://gabrieltraveler.com Follow Gabriel on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gabrieltravel Video created by Gabriel Morris, who is the owner of ...
Oaxaca is one of Mexico's most unique states, noted for its rich traditional heritage and diverse ethnic population, as well as for its artistic, cultural, and culinary treasures. This video will cover the many sights and UNESCO World heritage sights to photograph in this region. 1. Oaxaca City (7:23 - 9:35) Designated UNESCO Site noted for its Spanish colonial architecture. It is filled with colorful, wonderfully preserved buildings. 2. Markets (8:18 - 8:23) Oaxaca is known as the "Land of the Seven Moles", a complex sauce used with meat and rice. But that is not all. Oaxaca is renowned for its unique regional cuisines. The markets are a great way to try the food. 3. Mezcal Factory Tour (2:06 - 2:50) Mezcal is one of Oaxaca's most famous exports. It is similar to tequila, only with ...
Subscribe to Munchies here: http://www.youtube.com/user/munchies?sub_confirmation=1 In the first episode of Munchies Guide to Oaxaca, host Daniel Hernandez dives right into the belly of Oaxacan food by starting his visit at the Mercado 20 de Noviembre, one of the old-school markets in the historic center of Oaxaca City. Here, he samples local fare like tejate, chilacayote, tasajo, andchapulines, Oaxaca's famous toasted grasshoppers. Since everyone needs a recharge, Daniel then visits a classic Oaxaca City cantina called El Chato, and has the house special, a Mexican lager in a salted, lime-crusted glass. Later that night, he dines with chef Alejandro Ruiz, at the temple of contemporary Oaxaca cuisine, Casa Oaxaca. Check out http://munchies.tv for more! Follow Munchies here: Facebook: ht...
The state of Oaxaca is one of the most diverse and beautiful in Mexico. It would take a lifetime to fully absorb such a place...so naturally, we decided to try and cram all of it into 36 hours. The capital city sits in the Sierra Madre mountains, at the foot of Cerro del Fortín, and features some of the country's most beautiful colonial architecture and richest indigenous culture. We managed to stroll along the Zócalo, the city's central plaza, take in the markets and art, throw back a few shots of mezcal, and still make it out of the city for the gorgeous Hierve el Agua rock formations and to visit Santa María del Tule, a small town that's home to one of the oldest trees in the world. Was it enough? Well, no, not even close. But it wasn't too shabby an effort for 36 hours. Find more gr...
Oaxaca, ocalizada al sur del país, esta entidad aloja una hermosa ciudad colonial, estupendas zonas arqueológicas y playas, así como numerosas poblaciones en las que se ofrecen todo tipo de artesanías y platillos típicos. Su paisaje ofrece contrastes naturales que le dan un atractivo singular. Está rodeado por la Sierra Madre Oriental, que da lugar al Nudo Mixteco, y la Sierra Madre del Sur.
http://chasingaplate.com/oaxaca-travel-guide-mexico/ Chasing a Plate is in Oaxaca Mexico! We take a day trip out to Hierve el Agua the famous petrified 'waterfalls' outside of Oaxaca City. We decide against joining a tour so we catch a colectivo outside of the baseball stadium in Oaxaca City to Tlacolula (20 pesos/$1 USD). From there we catch another colectivo to Mitla (10 pesos/ $0.50USD). We arrive in Mitla to discover that the dedicated Hierve el Agua truck has busted a tyre so we band together with a couple of other travelers and get a taxi up to Hierve el Agua for 50 pesos/$2.50USD each. We suggest arriving early like we did as you'll only share the spot with a few others. It is SO beautiful and after a walk around in the heat you can swim in the pools. The water is full of mineral...
Chuyện kỳ lạ. Ở Mexico, thị trưởng thành phố San Pedro Huamelula, bang Oaxaca miền nam Mexico đã kết hôn với một con cá sấu. Người dân địa phương gọi nó là "công chúa nhỏ". Nghi thức này là một phần nghi lễ có từ năm 1789 để mang lại may mắn cho ngư dân địa phương và nông dân ở khu vực ven biển Chontel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R19_1wM5euw
Exploring the beautiful, historical city of Oaxaca, capital of the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. Feel like reading something fun, adventurous and inspiring? "Following My Thumb" by Gabriel Morris features 26 adventure travel stories from around the world: http://www.amazon.com/Following-My-Thumb-Gabriel-Morris/dp/1846948495/ Or, Gabriel's practical travel guidebook, "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel", is just $10 on Amazon! Click here for more info: http://www.amazon.com/Gabes-Guide-Budget-Travel-Tricks/dp/1470155141/ Gabriel's travel page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Explore-the-World/226239094115488 Lots more adventure travel at: http://gabrieltraveler.com Follow Gabriel on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gabrieltravel Video created by Gabriel Morris, who is the owner ...
Travel in Oaxaca, Mexico, with Macca and Brianna as they eat tacos and tostadas, try a few local delicacies such as deep fried crickets, washed down with Mexican mezcal before taking in the Benito Juarez Market. If you enjoyed this action packed travel adventure in Oaxaca, Mexico, check out A Brit and a Broad - https://www.abritandabroad.com - and subscribe for more videos like this one - https://www.youtube.com/user/abritandabroad ✈✈✈ In this episode Macca and Brianna get a little taste of Oaxaca, a city that's famous for its food. One of the main tourist attractions in Oaxaca is the Benito Juarez Market, and it is a Mexican Smörgåsbord of tacos, tostadas and quesadillas. And deep in the depths of the market a few of the local delicacies such as deep fried crickets, cows hearts and l...
We meet the people behind inTransit and get a feel of Oaxaca City. Follow on twitter @http://www.twitter.com/peterbragiel visit http://www.intransit.tv other links: http://www.myspace.com/portabledarwin http://www.joshuahallman.tumblr.com/