State of Oaxaca Questions

[TexanTraveling 42]

Hey All,

I'm taking the GF down to the state of Oaxaca to explore what is described as the most laid back "ex hippie" area of Mexico. I have been wanting to explore the area but have done very little research. I get the general vibe of the area, but would love to hit a couple beach towns and found some smaller unique boutique hotels or just generally unique places to stay. I don't have my heart set on any place in particular and would love some recos if anyone has been in the area.

Thank you in Advance.

 

[rage-a-holic 4555]

Read here, then ask some questions.

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ontheroadinmexico/

[GreenspointTexas 9883]

The beach would be the last place I would go in Oaxaca. Not because it sucks, but because you should spend most of your time elsewhere. 

 

Book a tour with Alvin Starkman. Start there

[mycox 582]

Oaxaca City  is a great to visit. Hit the mezcal bars and perhaps a distillery. Eat mole. Visit Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán. Walk around the city.

Edited September 27, 2019 by mycox

[MalibuSheriff 1093]

For beaches, Huatulco is awesome.  Archaeology museum (Bocana del Rio Copalita )is first class there as well and connects the areas ruins with larger Oaxaca sites.

 

[Lazarus Bocanegra 306]

9 hours ago, mycox said:

Oaxaca City  is a great to visit. Hit the mezcal bars and perhaps a distillery. Eat mole. Visit Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán. Walk around the city.

he's right you know

 

[TexanTraveling 42]

Thanks guys. Wasn't considering Oaxaca City but make spend a day there or two. Looking forward to Puerto Escondido (best surf in Mexico) as well. Heard good things about Huatulco.

[RDCanecutter 26571]

They filmed Nacho Libre in Oaxaca. Dunno if lucha libre is bigger than usual there, but you could find out. I think the little goblin dudes that he fought in the movie are known as "Los Duendes".

During La Revolucion, Oaxaca was an independent state for a couple of years and minted their own coins. Might be a good conversation starter.

[Lazarus Bocanegra 306]

Oaxaca City is badass and you are definitely doing it wrong if you don't have a 4 hour lunch at Criollo while sipping mezcal 

[TexanTraveling 42]

ALRIGHT:

Oaxaca City: December 28th, 29th leaving the 30th

 

Flying into Puerto Escondido 

 

Puerto Escondido: 30th, 31st, 1st, leaving the 2nd

 

Unknown: (Zipolite/huatulco?) 2nd, 3rd, 4th leaving the 5th

 

Oaxaca City 5th leave to DFW 6th

 

Any recommendations on where to eat and day trips, water excursions, beaches, food trucks etc. will be appreciated. I will obvi be doing research but those of you who have been might have some hidden gems.

So far I need to do a 4 hour lunch at Criollo. Reservation required?

[High Plains Drifter 11092]

Ditch the GF. You can easily hook up in Puerto Escondido. At least you could 15 years ago when I was there.

[TexanTraveling 42]

3 minutes ago, High Plains Drifter said:

Ditch the GF. You can easily hook up in Puerto Escondido. At least you could 15 years ago when I was there.

I'll just convince her to be open and how its all part of the "experience"

[MalibuSheriff 1093]

5 hours ago, TexanTraveling said:

ALRIGHT:

Oaxaca City: December 28th, 29th leaving the 30th

 

Flying into Puerto Escondido 

 

Puerto Escondido: 30th, 31st, 1st, leaving the 2nd

 

Unknown: (Zipolite/huatulco?) 2nd, 3rd, 4th leaving the 5th

 

Oaxaca City 5th leave to DFW 6th

 

Any recommendations on where to eat and day trips, water excursions, beaches, food trucks etc. will be appreciated. I will obvi be doing research but those of you who have been might have some hidden gems.

So far I need to do a 4 hour lunch at Criollo. Reservation required?

Both of these restaurants in the Crucecita downtown area of Huatulco are fan-dam-tastic:

Alfredo’s - coastal Mexican and mescal.  Alfredo’s El Jefe Shrimp dish is one of the meals I’ve ever had.

Giordano’s - literally next door to Alfredo’s.  Incredible Italian food.  Ton of Italian expats living in Huatulco and this is the spot where they eat.

[TexanTraveling 42]

13 hours ago, MalibuSheriff said:

Both of these restaurants in the Crucecita downtown area of Huatulco are fan-dam-tastic:

Alfredo’s - coastal Mexican and mescal.  Alfredo’s El Jefe Shrimp dish is one of the meals I’ve ever had.

Giordano’s - literally next door to Alfredo’s.  Incredible Italian food.  Ton of Italian expats living in Huatulco and this is the spot where they eat.

Thanks my man.

I think we have found our spot. Casa Aamori in between Mazunte/Zipolite. Will definitely make a day trip over to Huatulco, it just seems to be either dive hotels with little to no atmosphere or exclusive resorts. Manzunte seems to have some really unique boutique hotels that dont break the bank.