Oaxaca, Oaxaca. A city filled with the smells, sounds and sights of an ancient order, it is a place where colorful, indigenous history intertwines with present day Southern Mexico. The first native settlements in the valley of Oaxaca date back thousands of years. Before the Spanish conquests in the 1500s, the area was inhabited by Zapotec and Mixtec peoples as well as the Aztecs. Today, in a modern melting pot of Spanish, Mexican and native culture, the streets are brimming and all but quiet. Here’s a look:
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In this week's issue...
- January 25, 2024
- Bagging it
State plastic bag ban is in full effect, but enforcement varies
- January 26, 2024
- Paper chase
The Sneer is back – and no we’re not talking about Billy Idol’s comeback tour.
- January 11, 2024
- High and dry
New state climate report projects continued warming, declining streamflows