Street art is on many of the walls.

Church of Santo Domingo, now the Cultural Center of Oaxaca.

Oaxaca textiles are world renown, appreciated for their high level of design and execution. The Textile Museum had an exhibit focused on the reverse side of each piece.

The sun is blazing hot. Umbrellas were strung across the span between the museum’s buildings.

Unfortunately The Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art has been closed since the Pandemic. His influence is strongly felt throughout the city.

Look up and you will be serenaded.

This alejire (a form of wood carving) was selling for about $35,000 US in a gallery.

The buildings are painted in rich, beautiful colors. This terra cotta color is Joanne’s favorite.

This was a big political rally for Claudia Scheinbaum, Mayor of Mexico City, who is running for President in 2024.

Putting on make-up.

Dressed in their village’s traditional costumes, these lovely sisters were ready to join the festivities in support of Claudia.

More than 5000 people attended this festival in the Zocalo.

Oaxaca is known for its cuisine and we tried as many restaurants as we could. Our vote for best dish goes to “the 7 moles” at Restaurante Coronita.

The Basilica de Nostra Senora de la Soledad was in our neighborhood. It was lovely to walk through in the evening after dinner.