JOURNEY TO THE PAST IN HISTORIC OAXACA, MEXICO!

Travelers who visit Mexico will find it a truly remarkable
country with stunning natural resources, diverse tourist
attractions, and a rich and storied history. Mexico's beaches
are internationally renowned for their hot sun and striking
sights; ancient cities stand silent, eerily quiet testimonies to
the cultures of once-powerful peoples gone by, including the
Maya, Azteca, and Olmeca. In Mexico, one gets a tastes of
verdant forests, majestic mountains, and parched deserts all in
one fell swoop; in Mexico, one sways to the rhythm of life,
albeit beating ever-so-slightly to the beat of a different drum.
One visiting Mexico should never leave it, though, without
visiting at least one ancient Mexican city, and in Mexico, there
are regions with several ancient cities. A tourist favorite (and
with good reason!) is Oaxaca, the fifth-largest state in Mexico,
located in the south-east portion of Mexico, renowned for the
beauty and harmony of its ancient and modern architecture, the
variety and flavors of its regional cuisine, the richness and
diversity of its cultural traditions, and its soft, spring-like
temperate climate. Oaxaca, which takes its name from the Nahuatl
word Huayacac, meaning 'top of the acacias,' features peaks
reaching almost 10,000 feet high, mysterious caverns among the
deepest in the world, virgin beaches, and hidden jungles. A
fairly big city with over half a million inhabitants, Oaxaca is
nevertheless laid-back, unpretentious, relaxed, and friendly,
characteristics exhibited in many of the hotels in Oaxaca.
Oaxaca's inner city boasts of several buildings that speak of
baroque colonial architecture from the 16th century. Mexico's
most splendid churches, some of its finest museums, and dozens
of well preserved municipal and religious buildings and Oaxaca
hotels from the colonial era are all found in Oaxaca. Most
interesting about Oaxaca are its archeological sites. The area
around Oaxaca is rich with these ancient sites, of which about
800 have been surveyed. The area's main attractions are the
majestic Mexican archaeological sites of Monte Alban, Mitla, and
Yagul. Each lies within a 25 mile radius of Oaxaca City. Lodging
and dining in Oaxaca are extremely affordable, and whatever
Oaxaca lacks in resort swankiness, it more than makes up for
with its quaint inns and comfortable Oaxacan hotels. Native
cuisine is outstanding, and the region is home to mezcal, a
fiery native liquor similar to tequila. Before even visiting
Oaxaca, make sure you have a ready home away from home waiting
for you. Most Oaxaca hotels are like the city in which it is
found: rich and full of history. The Hostal de la Noria Hotel in
Oaxaca is one of the most sought-after hotels in Oaxaca. Located
at the historical center of Oaxaca City, the Hostal de la Noria
Hotel in Oaxaca was a beautiful colonial mansion before its
transformation into a grand Oaxaca hotel, and even today, this
hotel in Oaxaca has a unique provincial atmosphere with its
Mexican décor and distinct, personalized service. Even more
conveniently for tourists seeking a hotel in Oaxaca, the Hostal
de la Noria Hotel in Oaxaca has optimized its website to give
Guests guaranteed reservations directly from the website at the
best rates on the Internet, ensuring the lowest rates possible.
Visiting rustic Oaxaca is like going on a journey to the quaint
yet not-so-distant past. Take a trip back to a simpler time, a
magical and mystical time, and rediscover that wonder in Oaxaca
today!