Oaxaca
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OAXACA DE JUAREZ and Historic District
The rich cultural tradition of the city of Oaxaca de Juarez is highly concentrated within its historical core, where visitors may enjoy a stroll around the main square known as the Zocalo, and along the tree-lined avenue called the Alameda de Leon.
The district also contains two remarkable buildings worth the visit, the Government Palace, built with quite an exquisite green stone locally quarried; and the Municipal Palace, formerly the convent of La Soledad and built in the XVII century.
On the other hand, the Antonia Labastida Garden displays pictorial and artisan works for sale made by local artists, not to mention all that is offered at the traditional
Oaxaca markets, such as the Juarez Market and the "20 de Noviembre", attractions in their own right as they ...
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Oaxaca History
Some 11,500 years ago, men from Asia left their land in search of a better climate for their survival and reac ... |
Oaxaca Culture
Prolific cradle of Mexican art and culture, Oaxaca represents a paradise where forms, colors and flavors of Pr ... |
Oaxaca Travel
A good example of domestic architecture of the XVIII century in the region is the large residence now home to ... |
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Oaxaca Economy
The state of Oaxaca is currently on the 20th position within the Mexican federation regarding economic growth ... |
Oaxaca Geography
Located in the Mexican southeast, the state if Oaxaca is the fifth largest in the nation regarding territory, ... |
Oaxaca Politics
For Oaxaca, the economic development perspectives are optimistic and sustained on triggering strategic sectors ... |
Oaxaca Government
Lic. Ulises Ernesto Ruiz Ortiz, Constitutional Governor of the State of Oaxaca, was born on April 9, 1958 in C ... |
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Oaxaca Demography
3,5 million is the number of people currently living in the state, according to the latest population census t ... |
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