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La Isla

Jul 1, 2010, 12:24 PM

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A Visit to Oaxaca City

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A friend and I are planning a visit to Oaxaca (y alrededores). We'll be arriving by bus on August 1 and staying about a week. While I'm really looking forward to this trip (haven't been to Oaxaca for maybe 15 years), I am concerned that the teachers union will still be on strike when we get there. I understand they kind of take over the Zócalo during this annual event, making it hard for the rest of us to enjoy this usually idyllic spot. Information from anyone currently living in Oaxaca would be greatly appreciated!

Peter

Jul 1, 2010, 1:07 PM

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With school out I would think a teachers' strike would be an empty gesture. If not, it may last all summer before anyone tries to come to terms with them.

chinagringo

Jul 2, 2010, 8:57 AM

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This article may offer an answer to your question:

http://www.milenio.com/node/478136
Regards,
Neil
Albuquerque, NM

La Isla

Jul 2, 2010, 9:01 AM

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Thanks for the link, chinagringo!

La Isla

Jul 10, 2010, 5:21 PM

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I'd appreciate suggestions for places to eat while my friend and I are in Oaxaca, especially restaurants or cafes or sidewalk vendors who sell Oaxacan specialties at non-exorbitant prices.

(This post was edited by La Isla on Jul 10, 2010, 5:28 PM)

yucatandreamer

Jul 10, 2010, 8:11 PM

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http://www.laolla.com.mx/

The above restaurant is my favorite in Oaxaca. The food is fresh and fresh tasting. It is not pretentious. The prices are fair.

yucatandreamer

Jul 10, 2010, 8:15 PM

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Well that link was useless-look up La Olla Oaxaca and the restaurant is on Reforma near the Santo Domingo Church, (on the back side)
"Restaurant & Bar La Olla"
Reforma No. 402-1
Col. Centro Oaxaca, Oax. Mexico, 68000
Tel/Fax: 011 52 (951) 516 6668 / 514 9359

La Isla

Jul 10, 2010, 8:22 PM

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Thanks for the recommendation, yucatandreamer.

Anonimo

Jul 12, 2010, 6:07 AM

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This link works.
http://www.laolla.com.mx/

We have eaten there 2 or 3 times and it has for the most part been enjoyable. I especially enjoyed the camarones a la diabla, in a unique presentation.

Saludos,
Anonimo

joaquinx

Jul 12, 2010, 6:49 AM

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Marco Polo up by Llano park. Great seafood.
http://www.mexonline.com/marcopolo.htm