Oaxaca Vacation Rentals, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals

Oaxaca is located 340 miles southwest of Mexico City, and is characterized by its vast geographical and ethnic diversity. Oaxaca has one of the largest Indian populations in Mexico, with a richness of arts, crafts, folklore and culture. This city of eclectic grace sits high on a giant plateau that interrupts the Sierra Madre del Sur’s descent into the Oaxaca valley. Most parts of the city are easily accessible by foot, and taxis run anywhere in the city. Oaxaca is a wonderful city in which to shop. Local artisans create folk art, pottery, textiles, wooden animals, and fine art. The city’s Abastos Market, made famous in D. H. Lawrence’s “Mornings in Mexico,” is a lively center of bright colors, mountains of produce and fresh herbs. Several narrow highways leave the city and lead to beaches and great surfing, snorkeling and sunning spots. Oaxaca’s Puerto Escondido is a sunny port that is the site of several surfing championships each year. One other thing not to be missed while visiting Oaxaca is the food. The city’s traditional cookery is one of the finest and most elaborate in all of Mexico. Inland, Oaxaca is known as “the land of seven moles,” for their seven distinct kinds of multispiced mole sauces. On the coast, seafood reigns. Oaxaca celebrates Mexican and state holidays with an intensity that attracts many visitors. Many fiestas are held in the month of December, and the passionate “Day of the Dead,” is celebrated over three days in late fall.

Surrounding areas: Teotitlan del Valle (14.4 mi / 23 km)

Oaxaca Vacation Rentals

	Pool/HotTub	Type	Bed	Bath	Sleeps
Oaxaca Gem		Apartment	2	1	4
Casa de Emily		Apartment	2	2	5

Oaxaca Weather & Climate

Central Mexico, southwest of Mexico City, has a climate that is often described as “Eternal Spring.” The region located around the city of Oaxaca sits high on Mexico’s central plateau and due to the altitude of approximately 5,000 feet, the area enjoys a mild climate year round. Summer and winter are both generally very pleasant without the high humidity levels of the lower elevations nearer the coast. However, the evenings can get quite cool in winter. Afternoon and evening rains come during the summer months, June through September. Usually the rain lasts for just a few hours after which the sun returns, leaving the air fresh and clean. October through May are generally the driest months, with little to no rain falling December through February.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	76°F	46°F	0 in.	-
February	80°F	49°F	0 in.	-
March	84°F	53°F	1 in.	-
April	87°F	56°F	2 in.	-
May	86°F	58°F	3 in.	-
June	82°F	59°F	7 in.	-
July	81°F	58°F	4 in.	-
August	80°F	58°F	4 in.	-
September	79°F	57°F	5 in.	-
October	78°F	55°F	2 in.	-
November	78°F	51°F	0 in.	-
December	76°F	47°F	0 in.	-

Data shown covers: Oaxaca, San Cristobal, Teotitlan del Valle

Oaxaca Map & Transportation


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The closest airports in the area are the Xoxocotlan airport (OAX) located about 4 miles south of Oaxaca and the Oacaca airport (MOX) located approximately 27 miles southwest of Oaxaca.

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