See the video below for footage of Oaxaca. IL’s Mexico Editor, Glynna Prentice, is outside the square and church of Santa Domingo. Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s top cultural destinations with a small and vibrant expat community.

It’s a World Heritage city with well-preserved buildings. The city is surrounded by mountains and many expats live there for the cool climate, fresh air and beautiful views of the city. Plus, the cost of living is low and there is a lot to do, from learning Spanish to weaving and art classes.

Oaxaca is famous for its delicious food and its rich indigenous tradition (Zapotec). Expats living here love the city, and many tourists come back year after year.

Two Oaxaca Fast Facts

–Oaxaca is one of the top coffee-producing regions in Mexico, and you can buy Oaxacan gourmet coffee in most supermarkets

–Oaxaca is where you will find the country’s largest Indian population, one that has largely preserved its culture and traditions

Editor’s Note: Learn more about living in Oaxaca and many more cities and towns in Mexico, at IL’s upcoming Live and Invest in Mexico Seminar. Join us this November on Mexico’s gorgeous Caribbean Coast, to find out exactly why Mexico is so perfect for anybody looking to own a second home… move full-time… or live the good life on a very modest budget.