Oaxaca, Mexico has an area of 93,952 sq km and a population of about 3,506,800. Its capital is Oaxaca City.
Oaxaca shares its boundaries with the Mexican states of Veracruz, Puebla, Chiapas and Guerrero and is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its topography is varied, comprising of the Sierra Madre mountain range, forests, deep valleys and savannah land.
Oaxaca was populated by several Indians civilisations such as the Zapotecs, Amuzgos and Mazatecs. It was also occupied by the Aztecs and the Spanish, giving this region a rich cultural mix.
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| Bahías de Huatulco Travel Guide |
Nestling in the Oaxacan coastline, with average temperatures of 28ºC and
clear days nearly all year round, the nine bays comprising this tourist complex
have azure waters, fine white sand and an unusual landscape that creates privacy
and gives each one a distinct personality.
The s... |
| Oaxaca Travel Guide |
 Oaxaca, nicknamed Verde Antequera, is the capital city of the diverse Oaxaca state in southern Mexico. It is located amidst the Sierra Madre Del Sur Mountains in the Valley of Oaxaca<... |
| Puerto Escondido Travel Guide |
 Puerto Escondido, also known as the Hidden Port, is located in the Oaxaca state of Mexico. It lies in the municipality of San Pedro Mixtepec Distrito 22 and ... |
