Pictures from Oaxaca and nearby towns
 
Saturday and Sunday: Historic church in Tiacochahuaya, artists explaining their rug making process in Teotitlan, market in Mitla (built on ancient ruins), world’s largest tree in Santa Maria del Tule.

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday: Monte Alban historic ruins (500BC to 750AD), our B&B Las Mariposas, colorful Mercado Juarez Market, festivals in Zocalo Square, Cathedral D’Oaxaca, dinner at The Learning Center, relaxing in the hammock at Denise's, hike to and views from the Planetarium high above Oaxaca, tasting fried Chapulines (small grasshoppers) at a mezcal tasting.


Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: Walking along the arches of the former aqueduct, tour of the Jardin Etno-Botanico (botanical gardens), Santo Domingo, enchanting courtyards of El Camino Real luxury hotel (former convent), dinner with Denise, the museum at Santo Domingo, next to the botanical gardens, Margaritas at Victoria Hotel, above the city center watching the sun set., buying items at the market, inside and around our bed and breakfast, Las Mariposas.