Oaxaca - Markets and Art

Oaxaca | November 6–7, 2026

By our final full day in Oaxaca, we had settled into the rhythm of the city.

There were still plenty of things to explore, souvenirs to buy and restaurants to try.

We began our day at Café To, where I enjoyed a croissant with eggs and pork belly, along with a matcha latte.

Karen ordered an Americano, which received a rather unenthusiastic review.

Apparently, the coffee wasn't quite as memorable as my breakfast.

Art and Culture

We visited Oaxaca's textile museum, which was fascinating, although the lack of English explanations made understanding some of the exhibits a little challenging.

Without a reliable internet connection, even our usual translation tools weren't much help.

We also explored another cultural exhibition that included artwork and a video about Día de los Muertos.

After having experienced the celebrations firsthand in Mexico City, it was interesting to learn more about the traditions through art.

A Little Shopping

Of course, we couldn't leave Oaxaca without doing some shopping.

Our purchases included a baseball-themed bowl for Bill, a rather fabulous glass chicken pitcher, jewellery, skull shirts and other souvenirs.

Karen also found a tiger's-eye ring.

Somehow, we always manage to find room in our luggage for one more purchase.

A Memorable Final Dinner

For our final special meal, we visited La Lavandería.

The experience was wonderful, with multiple courses, excellent service and an opportunity to see more of the restaurant.

We were even given a mezcal gift, which was a lovely finishing touch.

It was a fitting way to conclude our Oaxacan adventures.

From our chaotic arrival and hotel challenges to beautiful streets, delicious food, fascinating traditions and wonderful people, Oaxaca certainly gave us plenty of stories to take home.

And isn't that what travel is all about?