OAXACA MEXICO 

Today, Oaxaca Mexico has a population of more than three million inhabitants.  Located in the south region of Mexico, Oaxaca is on the Pacific Ocean’s arm known as the Gulf of Tehuantepec.  As the capital city of Mexico, Oaxaca has topography of four deep and tortuous valleys in the south.  Then to the north, you would find broad and open semiarid valleys and plateaus.  Other than the north and west, the state is very, tropical and temperate. 

Agriculture is the primary economy due to the massive, fertile valleys.  For instance, two of the leading crops are coffee and sugarcane, followed by tobacco, cereal, and both tropical and semitropical fruits.  Another economy in Oaxaca is livestock, as well as mineral deposits, which is still unexploited.  For industry activity, you see things such as oil refining, paper manufacturing, flour and sugar milling, and beverage production. 

Oaxaca Mexico still has strong roots, which is why you see many wonderful handicrafts.  For instance, quality hand-woven textiles, pottery, and even leather goods are big exporters.  Although this part of Mexico has a number of highways, we still see inadequate communications.  Even so, we should marvel at how far the people of Oaxaca have come, striving to become an even stronger community. 

When visiting Oaxaca Mexico, you will find a number of wonderful archaeological sites.  Therefore, if you enjoy history, you might consider visiting Monte Alban and Mitla.  The people living in these areas are primarily indigenous.  You will find the highlands dominated by Mixtecs while the Zapotecs reside in other regions. 

While much of Oaxaca Mexico focuses on the history of the Indians, you will also find beautiful beach resorts now being constructed to bridge the gap between the past and the future.  In this case, you could visit Huatulco Bays along the southern coast and enjoy beautiful sandy beaches and wonderful accommodations.  We expect to see a continuing growth of tourism, making this an exciting place to visit and explore.