Explore the world · 🇲🇽 Mexico · Latin America

Living in Oaxaca

Colorful colonial city famous for food, crafts and mezcal.

Weather

January / July average: 18°C / 21°C
Sunny days a year: 260
Best time for a trial stay: November to April

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Everyday life

Cost of living vs. home: $ Much cheaper
Language: Spanish; little English

Warm wintersFood sceneSmall townHikingLower cost

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Try it first: Mole cooking class and mezcal tasting

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