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My first trip to Oaxaca was over 17 years ago, and I can still recall the newness of those sights and smells: a cacophony of vendors hawking their wares as I wandered the labyrinthine Central de Abastos market; the bright, smoky, herbaceous aromas of my first, second, and third mezcal; the crimson stains on the hands of a wool weaver as she demonstrated the natural dying powers of the cochineal insect.

What to Know Before a Visit to Oaxaca City

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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These days, it seems like all the electronics and appliances that surround us are rapidly becoming “smart,” from refrigerators that create phone-synced grocery lists to kitchen faucets that measure out the perfect amount of water for tonight’s pasta.

This Smart Tractor Aims to Help Farmers Grow Healthier Food

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Between its almost mythically mooned-over mezcal and mole, its paradisal playas and lush green mountain ranges, its affordable price tag and the year-round tropical weather, there are a good number of reasons to head to Mexico’s Oaxacan coast.

5 Must-Visit Beach Towns on Mexico's Most Laid-Back Coast

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It’s just past 10am on a late September morning -- one of those bright, clear early autumn days when the light seems more crystalline than usual, making shadows deeper and colors bolder.

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Dreaming of mezcal and mole? Us too.

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Park your umbrella or plan a road trip because beach hopping > bar hopping.

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