oaxaca

Oaxaca – Tombs

View from the tomb site.

At Zaachila there is an archeological site where two metal doors cover the steps going into underground tombs. There are two other tombs at the site but they are too damaged and cannot be entered. The ones we saw were of Zapotec royalty. The day we were there we shared the area with about thirty, first graders on a field trip.

In the first tomb you could still see the red paint on the entrance to the tomb.

This tomb was built for Lord 9 Flower, a direct descendant of the famous Zapotec king Cocijoeza, who was famous for battles against the Aztecs. Also inside the tomb was the resting place of Donaji, the last known Zapotec princess.

We were not allowed to enter past the door so photos are best possible…

It was very cool.

Oaxaca – Museums

Oaxacan Museum of the Cultures – Regional History and Culture
The building itself was worth the visit.

The Oaxaca Textile Museum

San Bartolo Coyotepec Popular Art Center

Community Museum, Teotitlan del Valle

Teotitlán del Valle is a town of about 4,000 people. Most of them are weavers and belong to a weaving cooperative. They use all natural dyes to color their fabrics.

Oaxaca – Monte Alban

Monte Alban is one of the earliest sites of Mesoamerica. It was an important Zapotec center for almost one thousand years – from 500 BC to about 500 AD.

Oaxaca – Churches

Churches in the country and the city.

Oaxaca – Street Art

I came across lots of street art both in Oaxaca City and the surrounding villages.

Oaxaca – The Food

Oaxaca, Mexico is one of the best places to go if you like Mexican food. Real Mexican food. Lots of Moles, fresh Tortillas, corn soup, enchiladas, tacos, guacamole, and did I mention Moles? And, of course, chocolate. This is just a sample.