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DISCOVER OAXACA THE HEART OF MEXICO GREAT NEWS - MEXICO TRAVEL ALERTS LIFTED The U. S. Department of State wishes to inform U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Mexico that on May 15, 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lifted its recommendation that American citizens avoid all nonessential travel to Mexico. As a result of the CDC's decision, the State Department's Travel Alert relating to the 2009-H1N1 influenza outbreak is no longer in effect. The U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office has also lifted travel restrictions to Mexico. LEARN MORE. Whether you desire a simple relaxing beach sunset or discovery and adventure, Oaxaca is waiting for you. Rich with history and flavor, the beautiful city of Oaxaca is widely considered the "Heart of Mexico". Discover authentic Mexican arts and crafts, amazing archeological sites, regional cuisine and warm hospitality. The Oaxacan coastal towns of Puerto Escondido and Huatulco offer uncrowded beaches, awesome surfing and charming hotels and villas with beautifull margarita sunsets. Try Vista World Travel for the best Mexico vacation deals and airfares for Oaxaca, Huatulco and Puerto Escondido. Check with us, you may be paying too much or receiving too little for your money.

Oaxaca (pronounced "Wah-HA-Ca") is located along the Pacific coast in southern Mexico. Oaxaca's principal industry is tourism, with over 250 kilometers (155 mi) of beaches, colonial architecture, archaeological treasures, crafts and folkart. The most popular destination is the city of Oaxaca which contains the Santo Domingo Temple, the Government Palace, the Macedonio Alcala Theater, the Rufino Tamayo Museum of Prehispanic Art, and the House of Cortés. Monte Alban is the dominant archaeological destination, having been the capital of the ancient Mixtec-Zapotec empire. Mitla, originally meaning "place of the dead" in Zapotec, is known for its unique ancient tile work.

Oaxaca boasts a tremendous diversity of regional cuisine, nicknamed "Land of the Seven Moles." An abundance of fruits and vegetables are grown in the central valley, tropical fruits are found in the north and fish and shellfish dominate the cuisine of the south. Oaxaca is also known for Oaxaca cheese (quesillo) which is now exported around the world and even made in many locations in the United States. There is also a breakfast specialty, generally only available in Oaxaca - huevos oaxaqueños - eggs poached in a chili-tomato soup. Another specialty is chapulines, or roasted grasshoppers, a popular dish in the state's central valleys region. Chapulines are eaten after the rains begin and through early autumn. Oaxaca is also known for producing mezcal, a spirit with similarities to tequila. Tequila and mezcal are alike in that they both derive from fermented agave, but differ in taste and mezcal's tradition of family artisan production. Oaxaca is also well-known for its chocolate, which is made from ground cacao beans, and frequently includes almonds, cinnamon and many other ingredients.

The City of Oaxaca is the state’s capital and is one of the largest cities in Mexico's southern region, sitting in a valley surrounded by the rugged and breathtaking Sierra Madre del Sur Mountains. While the city's economy relies on modern industry, Oaxaca's colonial charm has remained intact and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Oaxaca features a variety of cultural landmarks including the Museo Rufino Tamayo and the Museo de Arte Contemperaneo, as well as the historic temple and convent of Santo Domingo de Guzman, among others.

Huatulco is located on the Oaxacan Pacific coast and has average temperature of 82 degrees and clear skies all year round. It is known for its nine bays of cerulean waters, beautiful sand and unique and private landscapes spanning 21 miles. The surrounding vegetation ranges from lush forests, sheltering herons, pelicans and falcons, to mangrove swamps with skunks, raccoons and armadillos. The city’s breathtaking vegetation, coupled with the unspoiled beaches of Chachacual, Cacaluta, El Organo and Conejos, make it one of the most beautiful destinations in Mexico.

Also located on the Oaxacan Pacific coast is Puerto Escondido, a traditional Mexican fishing village known as the Emerald Coast for its magnificent jade-green waters. The city attracts tourists from all over the world for its remarkable surfing, natural scenic beauty, extraordinary bays and pleasant tropical climate. It is located 200 miles south of the city of Oaxaca and 65 miles west of Huatulco Bay.