Vibrant. Wood carving. Black pottery. Textiles. Painting. Prints. It is all here snd done so well.

We have visited San Pablo, Textile Museum & Contemporary Art Museum.

We visited the Museo de Los Pintores Oaxaca. Loved it. Wanted to share some favorites.

This is our second trip to Oaxaca. There is just something compelling about this community. I think we found the essence last time when we stayed in the neighborhood around the park Los Llanos. In particular we stay at Las Mariposas – a hotel. Unlike any other. We have met multiple guests who have returned for the last 20-30 years. It is special. Guests treat others like family. We are included in outings, given great recommendations for dining, hikes, galleries and more. We all share breakfast every morning and this fosters the community. There is lovely community space including Greg’s fav hammock.

Oaxaca Lending Library sponsors guided hikes. So fun. 6 miles. Shared the trail with donkeys, bikers, & other hikers.

…you got to go! 😄

Yes, we visited museums & sampled amazing music and Lucha Libre!

I cannot even watch a commercial for WWE or boxing, so why go to Lucha Libre? Because I am in Oaxaca & was told it was light hearted family fun.

And they are right!

Families everywhere. Kids are having g a blast in the ring before performances. I see the performers enter carrying their roller bags . Not an entourage in sight! We laughed so hard. Oh yeah – entrance fee about $4.50. So fun!

Los Llanos is the park one block from our lodging. It is a community gathering place everyday all day. Exercising & informal classes in morning. Bands practicing mid day. Children & families playing & enjoying food carts all day. We particularly love children motoring in cars & on dinosaurs!

We are staying 1 block from a beautiful park. It is a great place to start the day & I have joined a tai chi group. Fun.great exercise. Such a welcoming group. We meet at 8:00 every day. And they had a Chinese New Year celebration with performances.

Oaxaca is known for their moles and I think their food is top notch. Even the small casual cafes have amazing food.

I was fortunate to attend a class which started with a trip to market & then prepared moles, chili rellenos, salsas, tamales and sopas. Met interesting peeps from England, Denmark, & Germany- so gun & so tasty!

If going to Oaxaca there is a fabulous lending library & Oaxaca events website that give you excellent ideas on events to enjoy. La Jicara had amazing jazz one night & fabulous Latin music the next. Amazing.

We have hit the ground running in Oaxaca. We were here last year and are familiar with the neighborhoods. The street art here is fabulous & fun.

Just as we are leaving the Pacific coast, I saw this cute little red, yellow, & blue bird. Have no idea what it is and have never ever seen this species before.