It’s one of the most ethnically diverse states in Mexico, home to some of the best food and mezcal in the country, stunning natural landscapes and beaches, and the colorful Oaxaca markets.

To get a taste of Oaxaca, visitors should head to the Benito Juarez Market (Mercado Benito Juárez). Different stalls purvey everything from crickets and mole to grilled meats and homemade ...

Some of Oaxaca’s best foods can be found in its markets and street stands: carne asada in the 20 de Noviembre Market, tlayudas in the Central de Abasto, barbacoa blanco in the Mercado Municipal ...

You can also take colectivos, which run local routes around the city, and you can hop aboard one of these around Oaxaca's main market, called Central de Abastos. If you don't want to wait around ...