In addition to the many modern treasures that Mexico's Oaxaca beholds for the visitor, it is the rich and diverse history which will captivate you. Far from being left in the past, the remains of Oaxaca's history sprinkle the landscape, season the food and enrich the culture which confronts you in this unforgettable destination.

Click on the following links for a breakdown on the history of Oaxaca:

Pre-Colombian Oaxaca History

Colonial History of Oaxaca

Benito Juárez

Oaxaca Protests