240Sip artisanal mezcal slowly with orange slices and sal de gusano—never take shotsAs the Oaxacan saying goes: "Para todo mal, mezcal; para todo bien, también." Traditional 100% agave mezcal should be "k…Things to knowFoodCulture
220Monte Albán: arrive at 8:00 AM opening to see mountain clouds clear over ruinsPerched high on a flattened mountain ridge above the Oaxaca Valley, this ancient Zapotec capital has zero shade. Arrivin…SunriseCultureSightseeing
195Drink hot chocolate "con agua" at Chocolate Mayordomo for authentic Aztec tasteWhile tourists order hot chocolate made with milk, Oaxacans traditionally brew cacao ground with almonds, cinnamon, and…FoodCulture
