Oaxaca, Mexico
Oaxaca was our first taste of southern Mexico, a region of the country with a high indigenous population. The town is a gem, with plenty of character and life. For a western visitor it strikes a great balance between accessibility and a genuine town with people just going about their daily lives.
Besides the bustling markets in Oaxaca, the smaller surrounding towns were worth experiencing the public transport too, with plenty to see and taste at their own we...