Articles of category "Oaxaca"

Oaxaca is known for its coffee, cuisine, and is the source of the first chocolate brought to Europe. But it is also the second poorest state in Mexico. The weather is hot the rainy season starts in May. Monte Albán is a large archeological site in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico and the second largest in Mesamerica. The name "Monte Albán" means "White Mountain". It is enigmatic place.

The Mexican state of Oaxaca is in the south west of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Many famous people were born there. Oaxaca is famous for its beaches. The weather in Oaxaca is very hot and dry. The popular place for surfaces is Ouerto Escondido. It is a port city. Puerto Escondido is a home for fishermen, surfers and vacationers. Huatulco is a tourist destination in Mexico. It is located in the southern part of the state of Oaxaca.