The Day of the Dead Comparsa is a tradition in Oaxaca. It is a parade-like procession of people of all ages in costumes, with music and dancing. We ...

Zaachila, near Oaxaca, is filled with Day of the Dead murals. We had the opportunity to have a local model in this location and another model in two c...

The cemeteries in and around Oaxaca are elaborately decorated for Day of the Dead. Family members including children and pets all come to the grave si...

The Day of the Dead is a huge celebration in Oaxaca. Preparations are made for weeks prior to the October 31, November 1, and November 2 dates. This i...

Monte Albán is a large archaeological site in Xoxocotlán in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. I looked up and said, “No way will I climb ...

This woman just got ready to perform at a wedding near the Zocalo of Oaxaca. The wedding performers.   This performance took place at an outdoor ...

So many interesting people in and around Oaxaca             This couple was sitting outside a large market just after th...

Black pottery is all hand made and exquisite.         Note that instead of the potter’s wheel as we know it, they use two di...

Clothing, chickens, veggies, bread, flowers, and numerous items are sold in Oaxacan markets. This woman did all the hand embroidery on the many items ...

Oaxaca Mexico 2018. In and around the city. Catrina de Alcalá Hotel.       A wedding celebrated in the streets of Oaxaca    ...