TRAVEL TO OAXACA, MEXICO

Mexico is a fascinating place to me because of how diverse the country is. You can have the bluest, clearest water in the west, desert in the north, mountains in the south and a bustling city right in the middle. In short, if you want an adventure - go visit Mexico.

This time, I’m at Oaxaca (Wah-Hah-Kah) for Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead). One of the most important holiday for Mexicans.

Oaxaca is a magical place that is pretty much a living museum.

Walking along the streets, you will find interesting things that will grab your attention. Oaxaca also has multiple UNESCO World-Heritage sites which is pretty impressive.

It’s very colorful.

A day trip to the mountains to see some breath taking views.

The ride itself was a cool experience. A lot of the roads are unfinished — a mix of pavement and gravel paths.

Here you will see Árbol del Tule.

It has the stoutest tree trunk in the world. In 2001, it was placed on a UNESCO tentative list of World Heritage Sites.

Look at the size of the tree versus the church next to it!

Hierve el agua is a waterfall appearance is actually given by calcium carbonate deposits that have accumulated over thousands of years. Hierve el Agua was also a sacred spot for the ancient Zapotecs and the source of an ancient irrigation system.

Off to see a demonstration of how Zapotec Rugs are made. The natural dyes that they use are from small insects. This method has been used since Pre-Columbian times.

Everything is all hand-made.

An average Zapotec rug approximately takes 3-month to complete.

I can’t wait to come back here and experience this place again. Oaxaca will bring out the artist in you. As I mentioned, this place is a living museum. Plus the food here is fresh and full of flavor.