I Say Miracle Whip, You Say Mayonnaise: a Delicacy in Oaxaca, Mexico

Alvin Starkman asked: Alvin Starkman M.A., LL.B. The fixation with mayonnaise in Oaxaca, Mexico, is subtle, as one would imagine with any condiment, yet manifests in an extraordinary supermarket phenomenon unrivalled elsewhere in North America.  Venture through one of the Gigante chain of grocery stores and you’ll find no less than 39 different sizes, types and [...]

Consumer Protection in Oaxaca, Mexico: a Case Study

Alvin Starkman asked: Alvin Starkman  M.A., LL.B.   Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor (PROFECO), Mexico’s Federal Office of Fair Trading, is the closest you can get to an American or Canadian style government administered consumer protection bureau and mediation facility.  Its Oaxaca regional office is run in a relatively swift and efficient manner, meaning that it is extremely [...]

Study Spanish in Mexico and Enjoy Nature in Oaxaca

Enrique Helmbrecht asked: Come to study Spanish in Mexico and discover the amazing city of Oaxaca, declared Humanity World Heritage by the UNESCO. Oaxaca portrays extremely natural beauty of untouched landscapes and rich indigenous past, as you study Spanish in Mexico you can interact with one of these local tribes. Oaxaca offers visitors a wide [...]

Appreciating the Natural Amenities of Oaxaca, Mexico

Lewis Pennington asked:
Nestled quietly and inconspicuously in the heart of exotic Mexico, Oaxaca is a paradise where culinary dreams abound and secret rendezvous’ make the brilliant moonlit night spectacular. Appreciating the natural beauty of this wonderful location is not hard. Historic structures, mysterious ruins, and the best hospitality in the world make it easy [...]

Choosing the Best Place to Vacation in Mexico

Ling Tong asked: Deciding on the best place to vacation in Mexico is a matter of determining where your interests lie and what you want out of this vacation. If you are interested in mainly experiencing the Spanish colonial atmosphere of the country, then the best places to visit are Mexico City, Guadalajera, San Jose [...]

A Rich Wood Carving Tradition in Oaxaca, Mexico: Spotlight on Jacobo Ángeles

Alvin Starkman asked: Alvin Starkman  M.A., LL.B.   Try searching the Americas to find creators of folk art with more form, symbolism and importance to the development and sustenance of their culture, than those of indigenous ancestry in Oaxaca (wa–HAW–ka), one of the southernmost Mexican states. Many so-called experts in folk art have mistakenly written that the [...]