Roasting peppers over open fires, bubbling chocolate in ceramic bowls, and blue maize hanging above doorways. These sights and scents make you feel that Oaxaca is one of a kind in the world.

OAXACA, MéxicoOAXACA, México — OAXACA, México (AP) — Leticia Santiago carries her ancestral heritage wherever she goes. Every time she addresses the crowds during the Guelaguetza, the biggest cultural ...

Between its mountains and its beaches, the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico is a treasure trove of beautiful views and outdoor activities. But thanks to its capital and some of its lesser-known ...

In the drought-prone mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, indigenous women are drawing on ancestral knowledge to combat water scarcity and sustain their communities. As detailed in a story by the BBC, ...

“Guelaguetza is a word from the Zapotec language, it means to exchange or give… gifts or services. It's a tradition that started in Oaxaca, about 500 years ago, by the Zapotec people in which they ...

On a visit to Oaxaca for the Day of the Dead festival, T+L executive editor Flora Stubbs pays tribute to her own family history while immersing herself in Mexico’s magical traditions. Flora Stubbs is ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno State is now home to a couple of larger-than-life animal sculptures. The 20-foot tall works celebrate the vibrant traditions of Oaxaca and Central Mexico. The statues ...