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There are many trails in the communal park lands adjacent to San Pablo Etla that cry out to be ridden by mountain bikers. The track shown on the map below is one of the several loop rides that can be … Continue reading →

San Pablo Etla, like all the communities abutting the mountains around Oaxaca city, lays claim to communal land rising from the town up the neighboring hillsides. In recent years (2008-2012) various people in the village have worked together to create … Continue reading →

Bike rides to villages in the Tlacolula Valley to the east of Oaxaca City are generally easy affairs. The terrain is mainly flat, and there is a good network of dirt roads linking the many small communities. It is a … Continue reading →

The archeological ruins of Yagul are located on a hill overlooking the Tlacolula Valley, 33 Km (21 miles) east of Oaxaca City. The royal palace had a commanding view of the valley looking to the west. The stone fortress above … Continue reading →

Welcome to Hoofing It In Oaxaca! Foreign visitors from the United States, Canada and other countries flock to Oaxaca de Juarez, the capital of the Mexican state of Oaxaca, during the winter months to enjoy the wonderful climate here — … Continue reading →