The only thing that could get me away from wandering the beautiful streets of Oaxaca was one hell of a natural wonder. I had never seen anything quite like Hierve El Agua. These petrified waterfalls are formed by fresh water springs heavily saturated with calcium and other minerals. In addition to the “frozen waterfalls” themselves, the site has […]
Street Art and Street Eats in Oaxaca
If you are like me and love exploring the food and street art of a city, Oaxaca will not disappoint. In this post, I share my second set of street art photos (check out the previous post on political and social resistance street art) and mixed in some photos of the incredible food. Photos: Food and […]
Oaxaca, Mexico: Colorful, Historical, Alive
My favorite thing to do in Oaxaca, Mexico was wander the streets, trying to experience every colorful building, every scenic view, every interesting shop or restaurant. This is a bustling city, but the pedestrians and traffic do not feel overwhelming, especially when there is so many interesting sights to take in. What makes this city so special (and a […]
Oaxaca in Photos: Street Art and Resistance
While I was on my travel sabbatical in Latin America, I met many travelers who raved about Oaxaca. The food, the architecture, the vibe. Oaxaca absolutely lives up to its reputation. I had a week to wander the city. I immediately noticed the political and social justice themes prevalent in the street art. And I even stumbled […]