“La Guelaguetza, Mondays on the Hill”
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| The sights and sounds, the flavors and colors of all the regions of the state create an amazing mosaic of history, culture and tradition in the Oaxacan capitol during that most important cultural festival of the year.
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Fiesta of Santiago: Annual Fair in Santiago Yaitepec
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| Nestled high in the southern Sierra Madre mountains, an emerald empire of dramatic forested peaks, cascading water and clouds you can almost touch, it appears to be close to Heaven, God’s Country.
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Villa Tututepec Celebrates 1,653 Years of History
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| Villa Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo holds its own Guelaguetza on July 26. It's always on our list of interesting day trips.
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The Queen of Mexican Cuisine
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| "Oaxaca al Gusto," Diana Kennedy's latest cookbook focusing on the wealth of Oaxacan cuisine will be released late this summer.
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Saving the Turtles: Laguna Chica
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| As they collect the turtle eggs they also pick up the trash they find along
the way that has washed in from the ocean or been left on the beach by
irresponsible beach goers.
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Cock Fights, Fiesta Staple
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| There’s cock fighting this month in Río Grande, May 7 to 9, and in Barra de Colotepec, May 13 to 15. It’s not for everyone,
it just is what it is.
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Jaripeo: Rodeo Oaxaca-Style
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| Whenever there is a holiday or fiesta on the coast, there's sure to be a jaripeo, a bullriding rodeo. Even the smallest town has a makeshift corral where the young studs can demonstrate their courage and cowboy skills.
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Fun Stuff for Kids of All Ages
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| FOR KIDS OF ANY age, the allure of the beach and splashing in the water is eternal. But when the sea & the sand just aren’t enough, here are some other ideas for family entertainment.
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