| Oaxaca (state) | |
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Coat of arms and flag   | |
| State | Mexico |
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| Capital | Oaxaca de Juárez |
| Surface | 93,793 km² |
| Inhabitants | 3.801.962 (2010) |
| Institutional website | |
Oaxaca it is a state in the Mexican coast on the Pacific of the Mexico
To know
Geographical notes
Located in the southwestern part of the Tehuantepec isthmus, it borders to the west with the Guerrero, to the northwest with the Puebla, to the north with the Veracruz, to the east with the Chiapas and to the south it overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
Background
This region (especially the Oaxaca valley) was inhabited in ancient times by the Mixtecs, who occupied the western part, and by the Zapotecs, who occupied the eastern part. The Aztecs called the area Huaxyácac (pronounced uascïàkak) which means "Place of the Huaje trees". The Spaniards were able to conquer the area only in 1521 and after bitter struggles.
In 2006, the state of Oaxaca was at the center of a repression campaign which resulted in deaths, injuries and arrests. The events in Oaxaca saw the establishment of the APPO, which gathers the various forces of local civil society, committed to the defense of social and civil rights.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Oaxaca de Juárez - The capital. Its historic center is on the list UNESCO of the World Heritage Sites.
- Huatulco - A very popular seaside resort.
- Mazunte - A quiet beach discovered by young people with sleeping bags mostly of European nationality.
- Puerto Escondido - Mexican seaside resort made famous among our compatriots after the publication of the homonymous book by Pino Cacucci and the screening of the homonymous film by Gabriele Salvatores.
- Zipolite - Tiny seaside resort frequented by Americans nostalgic for hippie living.
How to get
How to get around
What see
- Monte Albán. Modern name of an important pre-Columbian archaeological site.
- Pacific beaches. Among the most beautiful are mentioned Puerto Escondido is Mazunte.
- Hierve del agua. Mineral spring with large travertine formations.
- 1 Church of San Domenico (Santo Domingo). Unmissable Cathedral of Oaxaca de Juárez. Adjacent to the cathedral there is a botanical garden and a museum; both are worth a visit.
What to do
At the table
Safety
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