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Oaxaca is an artistic city in south Mexico, noted for its indigenous culture, colonial heritage and Zapotec ruins.

The Spanish colonial city Oaxaca (pronounced wa-ha-ca), was founded in 1529, near an Indian settlement called Huaxyacac. Its location is ideal, with a superb mountain climate that means it never gets too hot or cold.  The city has a strong indigenous influence and a thriving artistic community, as well as some beautiful Spanish colonial architecture and fine museums, giving itself an unexpectedly cosmopolitan atmosphere.

The state of Oaxaca maintains a strong indigenous identity expressed in local life, monuments, and crafts. Oaxaca's markets offer a fascinating insight into these, with papier- mache, wood-carvings, textiles and black pottery.  In addition, you can visit the Centro Cultural and the Baroque Cathedral and experience the many outdoor Festivals including the month-long Gualaguezta Festival at Easter.

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Historic green arcade building on Merida's Plaza Grande, Yucatan, with colonial arches, statue, and pedestrian view.

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Chamula Tour

23 Nights from £6,944

Mexico City - Oaxaca - San Cristóbal de las Casas - Mérida - Holbox Island Beach & Village

Charming Mexican hacienda with a serene pool, stone arches, and vibrant flowers in a tranquil garden setting.

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Aztec Tour

7 Nights from £2,776

Mexico City- Puebla - Oaxaca

Visitors explore the cliffside Mayan ruins of Tulum overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

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Kabah Tour

14 Nights from £7,461

Cancun - Valladolid - Mérida - Playa del Carmen - Belize Mountain Pine Ridge - Ambergris Caye

The Temple of Kukulcan at Chichen Itza rises under a bright sky, showcasing ancient Mayan architectural brilliance.

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Zapotec Tour

21 Nights from £8,194

Mexico City - Oaxaca - Mérida - Chichén Itzá - Belize - Tikal - Chichicastenango Market - Lake Atitlán - Antigua

Friendly vendor in San Miguel de Allende sits among sacks of grains and spices, under the gaze of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

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Mirador Tour

14 Nights from £4,222

Mexico City - Oaxaca - San Cristóbal - Palenque - Mérida - Chichén Itzá - Return home or stay on the beach

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