We arrived in Oaxaca City in late October just as the federal police entered to take back the zocalo. We had been aware of the trouble but we did not plan to spend much time in the city. After a few days in the villages celebrating the Day of the Dead with our friends, we returned to the city. Each day passed with more stores and restaurants re-opening and a massive cleanup effort by the local citizens. We stayed at Las Golandrinas hotel, about 6 blocks from the zocalo and 4 blocks from Santa Domingo - an excellent property. We had a wonderful tour guide, Roberto Gavidia, who is very knowlegable and entertaining. We discovered 3 wonderful restaurants - Los Danzantes [a very cool modernist atmosphere], Que Lejos Estoy [live jazz on Fridays, a diverse menu and their own brand of mescal, very friendly owners], and Marco Polo [delicious seafood, 2 locations.] Because the tourists have been avoiding this city due to the political protests, deals are very good now. We met many wonderful people who deserve to make the living they enjoy. You will not meet nicer people anywhere - and now they need your business. We encourage you to experience this wonderful city soon - you won't regret it. --Cindy & John from Austin Texas

Great climate -- sunny and warm during the day; comfortable at night. Walker friendly, safe, lovely architecture, lots of music in the parks. Excellent restauarants.

We drove a rental car from the Mexico City Airport to Oaxaca on the toll road. Oaxaca is a very interesting city with many important ruins.
Monte Alban, Mitla and Yagul were fun to visit. We stayed at La Casa de Maria Bed and Breakfast which had reasonable rates and a delicious breakfast. It is in a residential area.

Just came back from a really great trip to Oaxaca Mexico and If anyone is the least bit interested in going on a super vacation experience in Mexico this is it. Stayed at the Holiday Inn downtown great Hotel super staff and some pretty decent rates. The people of the area are all friendly with plenty of interesting things to do.What ever you do dont miss the Zocola.Food is great ,no one had any problems of any kind. Not to much English spoken but if you know 50 words of Spanish every thing works out...If anyone is going youll have a great time.