Things To Know Before Visiting Oaxaca, Mexico 🇲🇽 Your Ultimate Travel Guide

In this video is everything you need to know before visiting Oaxaca, Mexico. After spending six months in Oaxaca, i've created a complete travel guide to this beautiful city.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - 01:53 : intro
01:54 - 02:07 : how to pronounce oaxaca
02:08 - 02:42 : how long should you stay in oaxaca city
02:43 - 03:46 : wet vs dry season
03:47 - 04:13 : weather in oaxaca city
04:14 - 05:05 - how to get to oaxaca city
05:06 - 08:43 - things to do in oaxaca city
08:44 - 11:21 - where to stay oaxaca city
11:22 - 11:47 - language in oaxaca
11:48 - 11:58 - don't drink tap water
11:59 - 12:16 don't flush toilet paper
12:17 - 12:38 - celebrations are everywhere
12:39 - 12:53 - cash is preferred
12:54 -13:14 - earthquakes!
13:15 - 13:57 - guelaguetza + dia de muertos
13:58 - 14:10 - tipping culture
14:11 - 15:05 - be mindful of water usage
15:06 - 16:04 - food + cafes
16:05 - 16:32 - how to get around the city
16:33 - 17:01 - safety
17:02 - 18:32 - what to pack
18:33 - 24:07 the oaxacan coast
24:08 - 24:30 - outro
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[@dennisconrad6124]

I loved this video! Very informative. I’m going to be spending the winter there, so information is what I’m looking for.

[@olivia.anelise]

Yay! I’m so happy you found it helpful! I hope you have a great time!

[@pammc2783]

Excellent Video. Thank you.

[@olivia.anelise]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! ☺

[@michelleharris312]

Thank you for your EXCELLENT tips and suggestions ❤

[@olivia.anelise]

I'm glad they helped ☺️

[@Acteaon]

Thank you 🙏🏻 for your tips, insights, and recommendations.

[@olivia.anelise]

You’re welcome 🙏🏼 I hope they were helpful!

[@Acteaon]

@@olivia.anelise quite.

[@sincerelyadwoa]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@olivia.anelise]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Socrates1944]

Love your video! ❤ Thank you 🙏 very much.

[@olivia.anelise]

So happy you enjoyed it 💜

[@alalesc3796]

Great video!

[@olivia.anelise]

thank you!

[@JoseSanchez-fp3mp]

Hello, thanks for sharing this valuable tips yes we need to know such things about a country, state, etc before we visit it thank you so much for this one I enjoyed this video a lot have a nice day enjoy México.

[@olivia.anelise]

Thank you so much, Jose. I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@300rivers4]

Planning to spend 3 to 5 months a year there from the Midwest. The problem with Mexico is that there is so much to see and do!

[@olivia.anelise]

I'm from the Midwest also!! And I agree! Oaxaca is a great place to start IMO :)

[@dainbramage8608]

Thank you

[@robinsartsandcrafts6500]

Thank you for this information. If I may offer some advice because I see you have no comments or likes. If you did this as a voice over and showed photos and video, people would probably respond more. I want to go there more than anywhere but my fiancé doesn’t want to go because he’s heard so many scary stories about Mexico being unsafe. I know bad things happen everywhere, so I don’t want to spend my life not experiencing it fully.

[@olivia.anelise]

Thanks for the tips!

[@user-ry5jb8cl7k]

Excelende video

[@olivia.anelise]

thank you!!

[@sashadeshon5905]

I also heard that the new highway opens in July 2023 - 2 hours

[@sashadeshon5905]

Great coverage of Oaxaca City. Having lived there yourself, have you experienced Christmas in Mexico? Are there things to do as a solo traveller without family?

[@olivia.anelise]

Hi! Thank you for your comment. I've only experienced Christmas in Puerto Escondido (the coast of Oaxaca), and overall, it was much more relaxed than in the US. Oaxaca offers a ton of things to do for solo travelers. It's just my partner and I, and I've spent a lot of time alone in the city. There are endless things to do, and you never feel alone.

[@chikovillarreal1391]

Dreamy dreamy dreamy 🎊

[@olivia.anelise]

😘😘😘

[@Alberto7tube]

Nice beautiful state like U 😃👍

[@olivia.anelise]

Thank you!

[@DJ-ld6um]

Nice video and very informative. When you share your favorite coffee spot or you're speaking about a particular festival, etc., it would be helpful if you could show the name of the establishment or festival, etc. so we can understand what you are saying and also how to spell it so we can research ourselves. Thanks again!

[@olivia.anelise]

Hey thanks so much for your comment and tip. I appreciate your feedback. I will do that next time around. Is there anything specific you'd like me to clarify?

[@DJ-ld6um]

@@olivia.anelise thank you for your kind response. Mostly just the neighborhoods you visited and the names of some of the restaurants do you like.

[@olivia.anelise]

Of course! It helps me a lot knowing what I can improve on. 😊 neighborhoods were Jalatlaco, Xochimilco and the area below Guelaguetza stadium. My favorite cafes mentioned were Onnno lonchería, Boulenc and Yegole but I’ll be coming out with a full video soon with all those recommendations! 😊

[@DJ-ld6um]

@@olivia.anelise THANK YOU! You’re awesome!😃

[@emmahunter7734]

@@olivia.anelisewas going to comment that this would be helpful as well!!! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@nayelihernandez2923]

Hi! Thanks for the info. I'd like to know if it rains a lot at the end of May? I'm thinking of going a few days before my summer break.

[@olivia.anelise]

Hi thanks for the comment! 😊 it typically rains in the late afternoon on and off on some days. It’s a beautiful time because everything starts to get more green and lush.

[@maryfreedom5]

Great videos. I am considering to come to Oaxaca next September vor 3 months. Please tell me are all food with chillis???? Thank you

[@olivia.anelise]

Not everything but a lot of it as it's home to the chiles :)

[@MrsOZ-nj5ty]

is the collectivo trasportation govermnet/city buses or private? im a little nervous about taking it from the airport

[@elmarbartel2699]

Execellent Video. Thank you so much! Please allow me to ask you a few questions: Friends of us invited us to drive with them from Puebla to Oaxaca by car in April for only a Weekend (Saturday). Do you think one day makes sense at all, please? Which weather or heat may we expect? Kind regards!

[@olivia.anelise]

Thanks so much! It's only a three hour drive or so from Oaxaca so if you think it's worth it, I say why not! Weather in April is dry and hot with little rain. Nights do get cooler.

[@elmarbartel2699]

@@olivia.anelise Thanks very much. That explains it. We‘ll go! 👍🙏😃☀️

[@h.r.8110]

Hi, have you ever visited San Andrés Huayapam? It is 30 min away from the city

[@olivia.anelise]

No i haven’t but it looks beautiful!

[@gamesblog8421]

Nicee

[@olivia.anelise]

Thanks

[@erikbesseling]

OK

[@heutegibtsnudeln9233]

Thanks for sharing 💚. I didn’t get the name of your favourite quarters of the city. Can you write it down 😅

[@olivia.anelise]

Of course 😊 Jalatlaco and Xochimilco but I also love the area around Azucenas!

[@Gabby-cs6mg]

Can you pay for the ride share from the airport to el centro with US $$ or just peso

[@olivia.anelise]

I am almost sure you can pay with usd but not 100%

[@natureloversplus]

I want to buy a couple hectares in villages aroud Oaxaca. I can build my own finca. Ideas where to find? I speak Spanish

[@olivia.anelise]

I'm not sure.

[@divinaflamingarrow9556]

Please slow down and spell out the area names so we know where to visit. I love your video❤.

[@olivia.anelise]

Yes I apologize. I filmed this over a year ago and have learned a lot since then 🤣 but you can check out the cafes i mentioned in my newsletter here: open.substack.com/pub/oliviaanelise/p/10-best-cafes-in-oaxaca-city?r=2f9hf3&

[@Lakechalakin]

As far as toilet paper when doing the #2, did you dispose of it in trash? Also for the water, we’re you able to use the water to rinse veggies or fruits or to brush your teeth?

[@olivia.anelise]

hi there. all toilet paper gets disposed of in the trash bin and I personally washed my produce and brushed my teeth with filtered water.

[@Lakechalakin]

This is good to know. I am vegetarian and it was something I was curious about being that I’m washing fruit and veggies on a constant basis - parasites and bacteria are first in mind. Thank you for this great information and your eagerness to help!

[@olivia.anelise]

@@Lakechalakin, same here! I totally get it! And no problem. I hope you have a great trip!.

[@DreadknotNot]

How much American money should I bring to experience all of Oaxaca? If I wanted to stay for a week or two.

[@olivia.anelise]

It really all depends on your lifestyle, interests, and what you mean by "all" of Oaxaca.

[@DreadknotNot]

If I wanted to experience everything you showed in your video, and a lil bit more. Basically, the works.

[@lakshmi3936]

Where does one change money know Puerto Es condido

[@olivia.anelise]

I usually take out directly from atm

[@magstar19]

Why didn't you show more video of the beautiful city, instead of just talking into the camera?

[@olivia.anelise]

you can watch my other oaxaca vlogs if you'd like to see more of the city.

[@rotiwokeman]

You can't flush the toilet paper in the midrange AirBnBs and apartments, either? Hasn't been a problem in GDL. How about mosquitoes, are they manageable? Also, are there any people you'd specifically recommend for AirBnB, 1-3 month stays? Best neighborhood, best lodging for WFH types?

[@olivia.anelise]

No you typically can't flush toilet paper anywhere in Oaxaca. It's a much smaller city than GDL with many old buildings. I didn't have a big problem with mosquitos. And as I mentioned in the video, the areas i'd recommend are Jalatlaco, Xochimilco or Cerro del Fortin.

[@rotiwokeman]

Got it, thanks. I will be in some neighborhood called Volcanes for the first month. People from Oaxaca cringed a bit when I told them that. @@olivia.anelise

[@olivia.anelise]

Good luck!! 👍🏼

[@divinaflamingarrow9556]

Again all the cool Cafe names are too fast to capture.

[@allancordero4164]

Have you ever heard about the “Pause” button?

[@HelpPlease-di6ep]

I'm looking for work as a beginner video editor or cameraman. Are you looking for help?

[@xmb1jacky]

is it dangerous, iff two women travel there together?

[@olivia.anelise]

I don't think so. Just be aware at night.

[@DavidMyers-bl9gx]

Lovely place. Just be careful. A lot of theivery.

[@olivia.anelise]

Thanks. I've never had any issues in my 2+ years being here.

[@all4fitz]

Olivia! Don't you know if you're going to do a KZbin video, especially a travel video, you have to include a nauseating number of "I was like, we were like, she was like, that's awesome, OMG, that's legit, that's sick, that's epic." And no matter what, you must address everyone as "guys". And it's better to do so every second or third sentence. Then you also have to walk the streets and have this cheesy, dramatic expression over the most mundane things in order to get subs/likes at ANY cost. But really...... Thank You for being well presented, thorough and articulate.

[@olivia.anelise]

thank you so much. at first, wasn't sure where this comment was going haha but appreciate your kind words.