"One of the main reasons people come to Oaxaca is to eat," says Ruiz, "and I think they should visit the market (mercado) if they’re interested in food." El Dia de los Muertos Oaxaca is famous ...

You’ll also learn about the top three artisan markets to visit with tips on what to look for and what to eat. Sometimes ...

Walking the cobblestone streets, one falls in love fast with the colorful buildings, jubilant festivals, and art-filled markets. While Oaxaca may have too many tourists, a preserved historic ...

You can also take colectivos, which run local routes around the city, and you can hop aboard one of these around Oaxaca's main market, called Central de Abastos. If you don't want to wait around ...

range of Mexican producers are displayed for sale at Benito Juarez market in Oaxaca, Mexico. / AFP PHOTO / Omar TORRES / TO GO WITH AFP STORY by Jean Luis ARCE / More pictures in AFP FORUM (Photo ...