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Oaxaca Day of the Dead

My Oaxaca Day of the Dead Experience: Full Schedule and Events

October 25, 2025

Celebrating Day of the Dead in Oaxaca was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us! Here's my detailed guide and schedule of Dia de los Muertos events.

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Best Beaches in Oaxaca

10 Best Beaches in Oaxaca (You Have to See Them)

December 12, 2023

Looking to hit the Oaxaca coast? Oaxaca expert Eddie from The Vanabond Tales shares the best beaches in Oaxaca for every type of traveler.

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Hierve el Agua: Oaxaca Waterfalls Guide

I Went to Hierve el Agua, the Most Famous Waterfall in Oaxaca

May 11, 2023

Hierve el Agua is easily a highlight of any Oaxaca itinerary. Here's my guide on how to visit the Hierve el Agua Oaxaca waterfalls.

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Monte Alban Ruins

Monte Alban Ruins: I Climbed Oaxaca’s Monte Albán Pyramids

April 27, 2023

You don’t have to go far to see pyramids in Oaxaca! Here’s a detailed guide to Oaxaca's Monte Alban pyramids.

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Oaxaca Road Trip:  My 10-Day  Oaxaca Itinerary

Highlights from My 10-Day Oaxaca Road Trip Itinerary

April 1, 2023

See the highlights of Oaxaca on this 10-day Oaxaca road trip that'll take you from the city through the Sierra Madre mountains to the pristine beaches of the Pacific Coast.

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Things to Do in Oaxaca City

My Complete Guide to 30 Things to Do in Oaxaca City for First Time Visitors

March 29, 2023

Oaxaca is the cultural powerhouse of Mexico. To get under its skin, here are the best things to do in Oaxaca, from market tours to pyramid hikes.

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Hi, I’m Nellie

A travel writer, Lonely Planet guidebook author and worldschooling mum. Living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with my family since 2021. Read about me.

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Explorers

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