Oaxaca, Mexico

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Oaxaca is a state in southern Mexico renowned for its rich indigenous heritage, particularly the Zapotec and Mixtec cultures, and home to the ancient hilltop ruins of Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The state capital, Oaxaca City, is celebrated as one of Mexico's culinary capitals, famous for its mole, tlayudas, mezcal, and bustling markets like Mercado Benito Juárez. Beyond the city, travellers explore dramatic Sierra Norte mountain villages, Pacific surf beaches around Puerto Escondido and Huatulco, and vibrant festivals such as the Guelaguetza. It draws independent travellers and groups alike for its blend of culture, gastronomy, outdoor adventure, and some of the most colourful street art and colonial architecture in Mexico.

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Oaxaca, Mexico · 7 days

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Upgraded Day of the Dead in Oaxaca — Self-Launched

A self-launched version of G Adventures' "Upgraded Day of the Dead in Oaxaca" (trip code CMDJ). Base yourself in one well-located guesthouse or boutique budget hotel in Oaxaca's historic centre for six nights, then build your own Día de Muertos week around the city's comparsas (parades), cemetery vigils, and food scene. Book a market-and-cooking food experience, a Monte Albán day trip, and a mezcal palenque tour directly, and leave the rest fluid — the celebrations run on their own rhythm and you can follow them on foot. All costs are approximate per person in GBP.

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