Discover the most « Indian » of all Mexico’s states during your language course in Oaxaca! In this picturesque area in southern Mexico, you will cross paths with the descendants of the Zapotecs, the Mixtecs and of dozens of other pre-Columbian tribes with age-old traditions. Over the course of its history, the colonial town of Oaxaca - the capital of the state of Oaxaca – was influenced by various peoples and eras and it will introduce you to the variety of savours, dances and customs preserved by these ancient civilisations.
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In its little cobbled streets with coloured houses, artists and artisans are well established and in the heart of the colonial district, Oaxaca’s
Zócalo is the town’s main cultural centre. Surrounded by cafés and restaurant serving traditional dishes on their welcoming terraces, the square plays host to festivals, religious events, open-air markets and live concerts that gather locals and visitors alike for cheerful celebrations.
The town is as charming as it is welcoming. Protected by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and close to the beautiful Monte Albán archaeological site, Oaxaca offers the best of ancient, colonial and modern Mexico!
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