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Oaxaca has impressed travelers from all over the world due to its magical landscapes and unique traditions a place. It is a true jewel of the southwest of Mexico so in this post we share places to visit near Oaxaca de Juárez.

Eco Tourist Center Benito Juárez

Located in one of the highest points of Oaxaca orography (3050 meters above sea level). This site offers its visitors multiple natural attractions...

MAZUNTE This small coastal town in Oaxaca for years has been a tourist destination of choice for young people looking for a life of peace and have no problem with camping or stay in a simple hotel. Here there will be no luxury hotels or large resorts , however the places of accommodation are so simple that austerity seems to be the main concept surrounding this village . Although it has slowly gotten a little development , places like " architect inn " are full of personality and cabins have basic amenities. A few years ago due to the prohibition of the marketing of the turtle, the inhabitants had to create Mazunte Natural Cosmetics , which are made with local materials . Here you can visit the factory to see the process of manufacturing these products. Mazunte is a hippie destination , the smell of marijuana is in the air and many young people around the world

Santa María Huatulco, aka Huatulco, is a municipality in Oaxaca (Mexico). It was founded about 489 years ago and has a population of 33,194 inhabitants. On January 8, 2011 marked the 472 anniversary of his qualifications as a people. The municipality of Santa Maria Huatulco is located approximately eight hours of the state capital. One of the cities with the highest population of the municipality is the Crucesita, part of tourism development Huatulco. Every year thousands of tourists visit it. It has an international airport, the