Mexico City may be the most happening city of the Mexico, but Oaxaca is the country’s most beautiful and vibrant city. What make this city so special are the highly artistic and creative citizens of Oaxaca, who produce the most beautiful and exciting pieces of arts in the whole of Mexico. The archaeological sites and the traditional Mexican villages surrounding the Oaxaca are also a great attraction of the city.
Oaxaca has its own airport and Mexicana Airline fly frequent local flights to Oaxaca from the Mexico City. The only foreign direct flight to Oaxaca is the continental airline’s flight from Houston, Texas. But you can get a cheap flight to Mexico City from most of the major air ports worldwide. British Airways, Iberia, KLM and Air France are a few good options for a direct flight to Mexico City from Europe. One can also decide to take a bus or hire a car from Mexico City for travelling to Oaxaca.
Oaxaca is the place to observe the best of the Mexican art and there is no better place for doing it than the Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca. Located in a monastery building it provides you deep knowledge of history and art of the state of Oaxaca. The pieces of arts found in the museum are unique in a sense because it also has a connection with the indigenous people of the area and not just from the colonial era. A guided tour of the Museum is available and is recommended so that you can know the reason why the Oaxacan art is so special.
Palacio de Gabierno, a beautiful marble building close to the town center is home to the Museo del Palacio which holds the art works of some of the most famous and well known artists of the region and of the whole of Mexico.
It’s not just the museums that make this place beautiful but if you head out of the city and get to the neighbouring valley you will surely be stunned by the beauty and charm of its landscape. It’s like a paradise for hikers and climbers. You will find a lot of traditional villages dotting the landscape and a visit to these small villages can provide an awesome opportunity to observe the real indigenous Mexico. The beauty of this place is the inspiration behind the creative and artistic minds of Oaxaca and if you have an artist hidden in you some where Oaxaca will surely make it come out. Take discounted flights to Mexico this year and spend an amazing vacation with your loved ones.
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