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Be Black and Proud in Oaxaca
Oaxaca is a magical land of delicious food, beautiful people, interesting history, and amazing biodiversity. Having the largest Afro-Mexicano population in Mexico makes it so maneuvering is easy and simple. You don’t encounter the constant strange looks and desires to grab your hair as much as other places. In fact, both the art and culture make clear references and even pay homage to the Transatlantic slave trade and the history that Africans and the decendants of slaves have contributed to in Mexico. The coast is where you will find the most of that. Whether it’s a jinbei drum or the reverence shared for Sango, Yemaya, and all the orishas; Oaxaca knows it’s black origins. Proud of their indigenous heritage and keeping to tradition and culture, surprisingly Oaxaca is one of the most progressive Mexican states. Having Trans protection laws, openly gay friendly establishments, and hosting nude beaches and magic mushrooms schooling, I’d say Oaxaca is definitely for the free spirit naturalist that wishes to be immersed in the most undiluted Mexican experience possible. Wear your fro, gwerl! Shake dem dreds, bruh. Cause in Oaxaca, they love it and celebrate you for it! Don’t forget to try the tlayudas along side your mezcal margaritas ??
Oaxaca is a very colorful city that is rich in history. If you plan on doing tours, book the when you get there. They are waaayyy cheaper then online. One tour you have to take is to Hierve el Agua. Tours are cheap and it’s only like an hour from the city. The view is incredible! Another tour is to Monte Alban. It’s an archeological site similar to the Pyramid of the sun outside of Mexico City. When you are in the city there plenty of places to walk to and visit. The Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca is a beautiful botanical garden that is a must see. Just make sure to check the schedule for English tours. They didn’t have any available on the day I went so I just listened to the guide in Spanish. There are plenty of museums and churches to explore as well. The only thing is if you are a foodie, like myself, you will be disappointed. The food was much better in Mexico City.