Lacasadelupita

camino rancho el rosario, Oaxaca, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast, 68010, Mexico | B&B

Travel Blogs from Oaxaca

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

A travel blog entry by srbruner

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Outside the cemetery were displays of intricately designed pictures made from sand, pigments, and flowers. As we made our way back to the center square, more crowds gathered and performers in indigenous garb rehearsed their dances off to the side of the soon-to-be stage. A high school band played music as the bleachers filled up. We found seats and, as dusk crept in, got to enjoy a fun display of dancing. Random, invisible ...

Election Day

A travel blog entry by hoornst1

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... voting location places a giant poster outside with the final vote tally. This allows the public to see just how many people voted for each political party. I have big plans to take a picture of this, because I’m really interested to see the turnout.

And for the next few hours, the entire country holds its breath to learn who their next leader will be. As an American, I recognize that this could also influence us – as some ...

Woah-haka

A travel blog entry by montyontheroad

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... an interesting night out with them where we were befriended by local girl who was just plain strange we couldnt figure out if she was on drugs or crazy b ut kept us entertained for a while. Also befriend an old american guy who has a house in guatamala so got some good info off him during our visit to monte alban some mayan ruins.

So sorry but no stories of police shake downs this time. Next stop is Puerto Escondido on the pacific coast...




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Sometimes it takes a village

A travel blog entry by katywade

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... to be distilling that day. A five minute drive into the countryside and I find myself a a small mom and pop operation where I am treated to a private tour of the process and samples of the fresh mezcal coming out of the distiller. Woah. Once I returned to the city, I was ready to see the more refined side of mezcal and solicited the help of a CouchSurfer chef who promised to help me find the countries best Mezcal. We went to specialty mezcal bars. At one, the owner had authored ...

Weekly Farmers Market in Etla

A travel blog entry by skalwagspirits

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... green beans, broccolli, parsley, and the best purchase of the day was homemade Tamalles! Then sat a little juice bar with Ineke, Jan & Rick. We all had a fresh fruit and veggie smoothie. Some with cactus and other herbs. Was very refreshing.

Back to the house with all our fresh ingredients. Time for a Beer, I think!

We are definately beginning to feel comfortable and "At Home" ...

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This B&B, located on camino rancho el rosario, Oaxaca, is near Pink Sands Beach, Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, Tarpum Bay, and Rock Sound.
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