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Some Links We Recommend

Oaxacan Arts and Culture Websites

Feria Maestros del Arte - The Feria, a Mexican and U.S. non-profit organization, hosts an annual Mexican indigenous and folk art show in Japala, in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The feria offers artists a venue to sell their art at no charge to them. For many, the sales they make at the feria are the largest part of their annual income. The artists do not pay any fees or percentage of sales. In Japala, they are hosted by local families, fed and given assistance with their transportation costs. Here is information about sponsoring an artist.

Oaxaca: Land of the Zapotecs and the Mixtecs

Letters from Oaxaca - A collection of stories about daily life in Oaxaca City, written by Stan Gotleib.

Arriero Zapotec Rugs - We pride ourselves in using nothing but the best quality of 100% sheep wool. Each Zapotec rug is made by hand and features a special design. This makes each and every rug a unique work of art that will only increase in value in years to come.

Lingua Service Worldwide, Ltd - Learn Spanish in Oaxaca!

Manos de Oaxaca - Manos de Oaxaca...Oaxacan hands...the hands of the potter, carver and weaver

Oaxaca Images - An inspiring gallery of photos of cultural events in Oaxaca, taken during two weeks in December 2009. The gallery showcases the superb photography of New Mexico artist Ann Murdy.

Oaxacan Food and Restaurants

Oaxaca-Restaurants web site - Both the refinement and complexity in Oaxacan food is what draws people to it.

Chiles from Oaxaca - Just how many different types are there?

Places to Stay in Oaxaca

Casa Linda Bed and Breakfast web site - Casa Linda is a beautiful private home nestled in the hills, five miles northeast of the old colonial city of Oaxaca, Mexico. The house, full of Mexican folk art, is a testament to the creative spirit and skill present in the artisans and craftsmen in the Oaxaca valleys. In addition to lodging in her house full of fascinating art, Linda offers guided tours to all the artisan villages. A native of Texas, Linda is fluent in both English and Spanish and has a vast knowledge of both the art and the talented artists who make it.

Oaxaca Travel Tips

Go Oaxaca.com - Oaxaca Tourist Information. Your most complete guide to Oaxaca, detailing tourist attractions, sightseeing, precolombian sites, hotels and restaurants.

OaxacaOaxaca.com - Billed as the ultimate Oaxaca travel site. You can decide for yourself.

Our Mexico - Oaxaca Travel Guide - Website gives a good summary of history and culture of Oaxaca. Look further into the site for a collection of travel stories about Oaxaca.font>

Mexico Travel Tips

MexConnect - Mexico's top English language, on-line magazine. It is devoted to providing quality information about Mexico, and promoting Mexico to the world. The magazine is supported by a searchable and cross-indexed database of over 4,000 articles and 350 photo galleries of over 3500 photographs. It is a registered electronic periodical ISSN 1028-9089. The website contains nearly 600 articles and 50 photo galleries, just about Oaxaca!

Inside Mexico - provides information, tools and services to the more than 100 million English speakers who live in Mexico, visit Mexico each year, have or are considering the purchase of a second or retirement home in Mexico, or who simply enjoy Mexico's rich history and dynamic culture.

Swimming with the Spirits in the Yukatan's Secret Cenotes - Phil Saviano's story about splashing around in the crystal-clear fresh water caves near Cancun.

The People's Guide to Mexico - The do-it-yourself planning guide to travel in Mexico. Site features link to author Carl Franz's Mexico Blog.