OAXACA MEXICO - TOUR AND TRAVEL VLOG
Oaxaca is one of Mexico's most unique states, noted for its rich traditional heritage and diverse ethnic population, as well as for its artistic, cultural, and culinary treasures. This video will cover the many sights and UNESCO World heritage sights to photograph in this region.
1. Oaxaca City (7:23 - 9:35)
Designated UNESCO Site noted for its Spanish colonial architecture. It is filled with colorful, wonderfully preserved
buildings.
2. Markets (8:18 - 8:23)
Oaxaca is known as the "Land of the Seven Moles", a complex sauce used with meat and rice. But that is not all. Oaxaca is renowned for its unique regional cuisines. The markets are a great way to try the food.
3. Mezcal Factory Tour (2:06 - 2:50)
Mezcal is one of Oaxaca's most famous exports. It is similar to tequila, only with a rich smoky flavor. Mezcal comes in many unique flavors and different aging categories including a variety that comes with a worm for added flavor. Check out the Mezcal Factories where they will show you just how this liquid gold is made.
4. Textiles (1:14 - 2:00)
Oaxaca is world famous for its textiles. They are created using natural dyes and wool. The textile patterns mimic the design elements from the Mitla, an archeological site with distinctive geometric patterns, making them distinctive from any other textiles.
5. Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman (7:36 - 8:00)
Glorious Baroque church found in Oaxaca City. It includes lavishly ornate interior. Construction started in the 16th Century but did not complete until the 17th Century. The town cathedral is witness to all the cultural activities taking place beneath its facade, including weddings and festivals.
6. Árbol del Tule (0:40 - 1:10)
Botanists estimate this tree to be 2,000 years old. It is considered the largest and oldest tree in the world with a perimeter at 139 feet in circumference. It didn't even fit into one picture frame!
7. Hierve de Agua (3:50 - 4:30)
One of the most surreal landscape I have ever seen is Hierve de Agua, found about two hours outside of the city. The name translates to "place where the water boils", and contains non-thermal pools, and natural rock formations rising form the valley below including the main highlight, a petrified waterfall. It was created by minerals that pushed through limestone, depositing onto the mountain. You can hike to the "waterfall" or wade around in the mineral pools.
8. Zocalo and Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude (8:23 - 8:36)
The Zocalo is the central plaza in Oaxaca City that includes a Spanish Baroque style church, Basilica of our Lady of Solitude. The Zocalo is connected by a pedestrian walkway to the other plaza, Santo Domingo. Along the Zocalo are many street shops and markets.
9. Mitla (2:30 - 3:46)
One of the famous archeology sites which translates to "place of the dead". Mitla was an ancient burial and funeral ritual site for the Zapotec people, one of Oaxaca's indigenous groups. It includes one of the few surviving temples, noted for its distinctive small tile mosaic-like geometric patterns in the facade.
10. Monte Albán (6:00 - 7:28)
Monte Albán is so amazing, that it deserves its own blog post (coming soon). It is a UNESCO World Heritage site found about 20 minutes outside of the city. It is the first great city of Mesoamerica and dates back to 500 or 600 BCE. The Zapotec people leveled the mountains by hand (no metal tools or even wheels) to build their ceremonial center known as Monte Albán here, complete with temples or astronomical and religious purposes. Mitla and Monte Albán give you an idea of just how advanced this indigenous civilization was in its heyday.
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This video is highly educational. Well structured... amazing job!
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am glad you liked it :)
@houaripolo3405
4 жыл бұрын
Where is this city
Oaxaca tesoro nacional de la republica mexicana
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
sí, seguro que es! 💖🇲🇽
There are no words to express how much I LOVED this video! My family is from Oaxaca and I have been there many times. That wedding scene brought back so many memories! Thank You :)
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
melimmm Thank you for watching! ❤️❤️! That is so cool that you have family there. Oaxaca is one of our favorite places in the world 😀
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
U live here
My beautiful state Oacaxa Puro Oacaxa puro parriva Oacaxa de corazón
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
Really it's beautiful you from Mexico
@richardbucumi1350
3 жыл бұрын
@@gopalsinghgopy4159 si
Oaxaca un excelente lugar para visitar.
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
si verdad!
Oaxaca paraiso de los dioses ,Lugar unico ,sentimiento cultura te llevo en mi alma, Ojala pueda regresar, saludos desde dallas tx,
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
gracias!
There is restaurant in front of tule Very good and guy couple doors down cool store!!! Oaxaca beautiful place
Mi hermoso estado de oaxaca thankyou
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
Gracias por ver!
@tinogrijalva5881
6 жыл бұрын
Marlene Martinez. Ma's adelantito. En un. Poblado. Queseyama. Unión. Zapata. Está. Entre tlacolula. Y. Mita. Ayi. Ay. Unas. Cuevas. Donde. Encontraron. Maíz. De. Los. Ante. Pasados. Y. Ese. Maíz. Tiene. Vida. Pero eso. No se. Menciona. Pienso. Que. Ya. Lo venderían. El mal. Gobierno
@tinogrijalva5881
6 жыл бұрын
Marlene Martinez. El. Maíz. Tiene. Vida. Que. En ningún. País del. Mundo. Pero. Yo. Pienso. Ya. Lo. Benderian. Los. Corruptos. Gobiernos.
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful
Thanks for this video. Im zapoteca. Indigenous and im speak that that language bless you guys
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
That is so cool! I love hearing the zapotec language - our tour guide's first language was zapotec!
I'm from Oaxaca and I really appreciate how well you explain and describe each place that you visit. if you go back any time please visit huatulco, there are so many beaches around there that are so beautiful. muchas gracias amigos . Peace for every one.
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
cachetesflaco Thank you! Muchas gracias🙏❤️! I hope to visit Huatulco soon - what are your favorite places there? The beaches look amazing. Oaxaca is such a beautiful part of Mexico!
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
U live here
Went to oaxaca two years ago and I am going to La Guelaguetza this year. Can’t wait to visit new places from this wonderful city!!
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
How fun! Oaxaca is beautiful 😀I saw the La Guelaguetza auditorium from the outside 7:53. It is a huge celebration- enjoy!!
Thanks somuch I got to know more where my parents are from! 😄😊 I'm going there in the summer
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
That is so cool! Oaxaca is amazing. I can't wait to go back!
😍😍😍Oaxaca amazing place, I'm from Oaxaca, I love mezcal
Cool, nicely done.
aww my home state ❤️
Way Back In 1972, My friend and I spent 3 months in Mexico, was So Wonderful, We Saw It All..Oaxaca, Was One Of Our Favorite Places!!!
@RunTheAtlas
4 жыл бұрын
How great! What was it like in the 70s?
@cwb0051
4 жыл бұрын
@@RunTheAtlas Beautiful as always, Not as Touristy etc..for instance, Back Then Zihuatanejo, was just a Little fishing port.. I dont know if itd be safe to go there like We did, we were to young women just 21 years old..
Oaxaca corre por mis venas.. I miss this state since the last time I went. :(
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
I love Oaxaca. One of my favorite places ever. When is the last time you visited?
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
U from Mexico
Great channel. Well done! We really liked it.
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you liked it! Cheers :)
Yeessss,that's why I want yo visit omg beautiful 2000 years old tree wow! Thank you great,awesome video!! 😙😙😙
great video , i Like it
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
thank you!
Saludos 😉 y espero pronto ir a ese hermoso lugar.
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
¡Espero que también visites Oaxaca! Es uno de mis lugares favoritos que he visitado 🇲🇽😀
great job!
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Gracias!
totally recommend going to Pueblos Mancomunados (Latuvi, Oaxaca, Neveria and Benito Juarez). They are about 2 hours away from the city.
Your travel vlog is amazing!
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Well done......informative, fun, educational.
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
Linda Goodwin 🙏 thank you glad you enjoyed!
Was there this last fall for the semester and I was having withdrawals when I stumbled upon your video. This brought me back, there are so many good memories I have about the place. Thank You so much, this is amazing.
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you liked it. Oaxaca is beautiful.
Beautiful place.thats the place where I live..
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
alejandro lopez ❤️Oaxaca
Hello I have always liked mole dulce, pipian, mole verde y mole de rancho. Furthermore, I've never tried mole from Oaxaca since my parents are from Jalisco Can you please make a video of mole and how they prepare it there? I would truly appreciate it. Thanks
Outstanding. Been wanting to visiting. KKs, New Travel Dan plus some others and now your video makes me anxious for a week un the area.. Great in depth facts which enhance understanding. Muchas gracias.
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Muchas gracias por ver! Oaxaca is one of my favorite parts of Mexico. Definitely recommend spending a few days to see the archeological sights and visit Oaxaca city to try the food. You will love it!
Love Oaxaca, I will visit this year "dias de los muertos"...Really hope to meet with some local people... Thanks for the nice upload..muy bien ; )
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
KN MO thank you! I want to return to Mexico for Dia de los Muertos too - such a cool celebration
wow the place looks amazing!
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
It is! I loved it there. Definitely add it to your travel list!
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
You are from Mexico
Buen trabajo 👏👍 saludos
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
muchas gracias!
the most beautiful place in the world 🤗🤗😀😀
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Yes! Oaxaca is amazing.
@fern4real733
6 жыл бұрын
Hector Salinas I'm from there, I'm from Huajuapan De Leon 🇲🇽❤
You should have you own travel show o. TV!
Beautiful location! I love it!
very good job...and thanks for showing what Mexico rrealy is..
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! :D
@mauiv4194
6 жыл бұрын
Noel G.m the north of México are more like United States
very nice place thank you Pao Mendoza
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
Dev Nath Pahan gracias 🙏 🇲🇽
Well done! I want to go to that province for about a month next Feb. 2018.
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
bonnie lee you will love it 😎
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
It's amazing
Lovely place.... Nice vlog.
@RunTheAtlas
4 жыл бұрын
So nice🇲🇽
You guys visited everything I did when I went to Oaxaca.! Great video! Oaxaca is one of if not the most beautiful state of Mexico! Go during the Guelaguetza festivals. Amazing. Oh they have some of the most visited beaches on Earth! Mi bello Oaxaca!!!
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendations! Next time we definitely want to see the beaches and Guelaguetza!
nice video...i am ..from...miahuatlan. Oaxaca. ..
@RafaelGarcia-uz8ky
7 жыл бұрын
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@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
¡muchas gracias! Oaxaca es hermoso! Vives en un lugar especial❤️✌️
Excelente video. 😀
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
Ier Marquez thank you!
Hey guys, just about to head to Oaxaca, this was a great heads up! ;)
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Which places are you going to see in Oaxaca?
Hola familia. I am from Oaxaca and your video remind me how beautiful is my state. And delicious food.
@RunTheAtlas
4 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias! Oaxaca es hermoso!
Awesome video. Great music! What is that African chant techno song you have? Its when you show a view of the streets. Awesome song. Love the energy of it
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
Jonathan R. Thank you! 🙏 The music is Chris Felix- links in the description 😀
@johnysyoucandoit
6 жыл бұрын
Run The Atlas Thank you so much!
@johnysyoucandoit
6 жыл бұрын
Run The Atlas I think its a different song. If you go to the time at 7:15 its that song. It sound like a choir singing but tribal music either African or sub saharan.
nice one :). kind of random but not random question, what's been your fav place to travel?
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
In Mexico? Oaxaca! Also - Tulum is beautiful too. How about you?
nicely done!
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
I like how quiet and respectful you are .. lots of travel vloggers are WAY too loud ….
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
poster66 Thank you! 🙏 😀 and agree!
ahhh can't wait to go back here!
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
It is amazing
I love OAXACA
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
Juan Javier Mosqueda Cortes me toooo! 🇲🇽🙌
Cool did u guys know they make good food
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! Some of the best food comes from Oaxaca :) 4:54 for a glimpse into the food scene!
My beautiful state :D
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
It's an amazing place.
@fern4real733
6 жыл бұрын
Stev3n. Solano same, Huajuapan De Leon is my hometown ❤
@kateh.8639
6 жыл бұрын
Last Survivor same, i’m from there too
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
U from Mexico
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
U from Mexico
great video
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
buen vídeo. un saludo desde Oaxaca!!! :)
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
gracias!
@hauneblogs7089
7 жыл бұрын
Run The Atlas de nada y like. suerte!! buen vídeo!!
I wanna go there. That place looks amazing! You must've been there in summer 'cuz everything is green. Do you have anymore videos on Mexico or Latin America?
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely add it to your travel bucket list! I went in August, perfect time to go. I also went to Mexico city: kzread.info/dash/bejne/apeFt7Bxp5S4fM4.html
Thanks for the visuals and information I’m being invited to come live in Veracruz and working in Oaxaca. Peace and love
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! You will enjoy Oaxaca - it is a special place❤️
Oaxaca se ve tan hermosa y asombrosa que espero algún día poder ir a visitarla (if my Spanish is bad I'm just learning so sorry if it's bad 😔)
@platinumUser7
Жыл бұрын
Wow, your spanish is awesome, I thought you were hispanic
Can't wait to go to Oaxaca 😄😄😃😄😄in 10days!!!!
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
Yay so excited for you! Enjoy!
Gracias por visitar mi estado
@RunTheAtlas
4 жыл бұрын
Gracias por ver!
Thanks for the info on how Oaxaca got its name!
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
Jennifer Zepeda thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video. Our tour guide told us that bit of info!
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
It's good
Voy a pasar un mes en Oaxaca. Me encantaria si los oaxaqueños pudieran sugerirme lugares para visitar :)
@julianguzman9388
4 жыл бұрын
Yo conozco perfectamente oaxaca. Camine el centro histórico cientos de veces y te puedo que lugares debes visitar y en que lugares comer
It's the Deku Tree 😄
YESSSSSS
Amazing video. Love your description of where you are and what you are seeing! Do you speak fluent Spanish?
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Jennie W thank you!! I am conversational in Spanish 😎 It helps to know the language if you visit here. Glad you enjoyed - muchas gracias ❤️
@gopalsinghgopy4159
5 жыл бұрын
U know Spanish
@daryldeal
4 жыл бұрын
@@RunTheAtlas what if I only know basic Spanish phrases and only those travel words? How can I get by in Oaxaca?
@RunTheAtlas
4 жыл бұрын
You can still get by, there are English speaking tours. But you will get more from the trip if you can be conversational in Spanish.
I'm so much interested now to travel to Oaxaca and see (and taste) the beauty is has to offer. Question: is it doable to travel the city (and nearby outskirts like Monte Alban) without renting a car? I'm hoping for reliable public transport and tour group vans. Thanks and great video!! 👍👍🇲🇽
@RunTheAtlas
4 жыл бұрын
Yes! It's totally doable. We did not rent a car the entire time. We signed up for a tour from our hotel which provided us with transport to Monte Alban. Definitely check out Monte Alban while here!
Cool vid guys! How did you get around Oaxaca/Mexico? Rental car or buses? Cheers!
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
The Tipsy Gypsies I took a tour of Monte Alban and Hierve El Agua. Highly recommend taking a tour. Hierve El Agua was only accessible via a dirt road. Check Viator.com for tours.
How did you travel around?
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
I took a tour to get to all the sites! And I also stayed in Oaxaca City which is walkable.
My dad is from there that means I’m originally from there
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
Thunder nation nice! Have you visited yet?
Oaxaxa.the most beautiful place in the world..a huevo....😊😘
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
Oly molina agree 💯 % when did you visit?
@olymolina7270
5 жыл бұрын
I'm from there😉😉😉😘
@olymolina7270
5 жыл бұрын
And..years ago..lol
I love oaxaca tamales
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
muy delicioso
which editing programs are you working with?
@RunTheAtlas
4 жыл бұрын
Adobe and iMovie
Going to Oaxaca in October 12 2018
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
El brujo de texas 817 you will love it! Great time to visit ❤️
@elbrujodetexas8172
5 жыл бұрын
@@RunTheAtlas yes I been there 5 times
Who is the 9:06 minute music? :) Very nice!!
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Mounika "Yolo"! soundcloud.com/mounika-beat/yolo
@danzeppelin466
7 жыл бұрын
Squiggles Travels thank you so much, you are exeptional, greetings from México and are always welcome!!
@RunTheAtlas
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I love Mexico :)
Beautiful native Americans
This is my home work thanks a lot 😒
What about drinking the water. Any problems?
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
I drank bottled water the whole time and didn't have any problems. Make sure to brush your teeth with bottled water too and don't eat any raw foods or ice just in case. Happy travels!
I thought the video was good and I loved Oaxaca. When the young lady spoke on camera she kept covering the camera lens with her hand. She looks good on camera and when she covered the lens. This took my mind from the information she was talking about. Please leave the camera alone.
My grandparents live in oaxaca
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
jace miguel peterson so cool! Have you been there yet?
@jacemiguelpeterson5632
5 жыл бұрын
@@RunTheAtlas yes i have multiple time actually
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. I can't wait to go back already.
U guys should go meet my grandma
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
Does she live in Oaxaca city?
Mitla fue construida por la cultura Mixteca no por la zapoteca en oaxaca habitaron estas dos diferentes culturas
Is it safe to visit?🎸
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
David Breakstone yes it was safe. Check any travel advisories before visiting though in case something changes.
@penparadopenparado1444
6 жыл бұрын
Run The Atlas do they have horses to ride?🎸
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
David Breakstone I didn’t see any horses in Oaxaca city, but they may have some horseback riding tours outside the city.
If that tree could talk......
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
I know! It must know all the secrets of the past!🌳
It's far from San Luis potosi
I thought there were mayas on the street like in Guatemala
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
There are many indigenous groups in Oaxaca, most notably Zapotecs. Our guide in Mitla spoke Zapotecan.
The Zapotecs is the third largest Mesoamerican civilzation after the Aztecs and the Mayans we are not just 'Indigenous people" I am Zapotec.
anyone else here forced to watch this for spanish class?
Lugar dos terremotos, Deus me livre morar lá 🙈
@RunTheAtlas
6 жыл бұрын
Marcelo Florencio ¡mantenerse a salvo! estamos orando por México 🙏🇲🇽
Very nice I am from Oaxaca and I love ur video only one thing try to keep the camera stable u shake a lot pls
Suggestions..... 1. Turn the music down and your voices up in volume on the Video 2. Keep your hands and fingers out of the camera at the end of each segment. Good job otherwise....
TU-LAY. Not TOOL. That's the proper pronunciation of the Arbol de Tule.
polish song ? :D
Why is she whispering ???
@RunTheAtlas
5 жыл бұрын
It's called an inside voice 🤫used when you don't want to disturb those around you and to be respectful of sacred places.
@OLMEQ
5 жыл бұрын
@@RunTheAtlas I wasn't referring to the churches or sacred places . As I recall the audio was just sub par throughout the entire segment ... No problem, carry on...
I am not hating on Oaxaca or anything but I have a quick question why do people hate on Oaxaca alot ? Because I always here people saying "Fuck you oaxcaito" or "go keep on having kids and take money from the warfare" just wondering I dont say any of these things because I believe all humans are equal but if someone can answer this thank you
@lorenacortes1112
7 жыл бұрын
Because it's the most beautiful place, strong people who never forget their ancestry, the ones who value their indigenous roots and treasures them, colonialism doesn't like that.
@noaccount5573
6 жыл бұрын
Because I guess it’s home for afromexicans
@pumps0333
6 жыл бұрын
You're right alot of Mexicans especially from the northern parts of Mexico hate on oaxacans.. They see them as intellectually inferior people due to the fact that alot of oaxacans are indigenous people who still speak their native languages.. In fact some don't even speak Spanish at all.. Oaxacans live according to their custom ways even in areas where is more modern.. Alot has to do with the way society views people who are not modernized.
@noaccount5573
6 жыл бұрын
pumps0333 what language do they speak ?
@pumps0333
6 жыл бұрын
Snorlax mixtec and zapotec are the main languages in oaxaca
The camera jerking around diminishes one's appreciation every site you visited.