Learn Spanish in Oaxaca, Mexico
About Oaxaca, Mexico
Located in Mexico’s central valley, Oaxaca is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for its Spanish colonial buildings and nearby archaeological center, Monte Albán. It’s the capital of the Oaxaca State with a half-million residents, and enjoys a mild, spring-like climate year round.
Oaxaca is known for its thriving artisan community best seen around the Zócalo, the colonial center’s main square. Its diverse population consists of over a dozen ethnic groups like the Mixtecs and Zapotecs, who bring the city to life with a variety of traditions, dances, music, languages and cuisine. All this is present in numerous museums, art galleries, open-air markets, outdoor cafes, restaurants and picturesque cobblestone streets.
Oaxaca’s vivacity and cultural richness attract native and foreign students alike who wish to discover the best of ancient, colonial and modern México.
