Oaxaca Mexico Weblog / Category / » Oaxaca TourismCultural Tourism in Oaxaca: Its Main MuseumsPosteado el April 18, 2007 - Categorizado en Cultural Tourism in Oaxaca, Cultural tourism in Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Museums in Mexico, Museums in Oaxaca, Oaxaca Mexico, Oaxaca Tourism MUSEO DE ARTE CONTEMPORÁNEO DE OAXACA Three of its thirteen halls contain a permanent exhibition of famous Oaxacan artists, while the other ten are used for temporary exhibits and cultural events. MUSEO DE ARTE PREHISPÁNICO DE MÉXICO RUFINO TAMAYO Rufino Tamayo, who donated the building to house his collection of pre-Hispanic pieces from Maya, Zapotec, Toltec, Aztec, Totonac and Huastec cultures, one of the finest in the country. The fourteen halls of this museum, set in the former convent of Santo Domingo, display the different cultures that developed in Oaxaca, as well as a fascinating collection of jewels found in Tomb 7 in Monte Albán. MUSEO DE SITIO DE MONTE ALBAN The two halls provide an overview of the emergence and development of this archaeological site. If liked this post and you wish for information about our language and customs in Latinamérica, we highly recommended advanced spanish courses. Source:mexicodesconocido.com.mx Premium Tourism in Oaxaca: SpasPosteado el April 10, 2007 - Categorizado en Mexico Tourism, Oaxaca Mexico, Oaxaca Tourism, Spas in Mexico In Oaxaca City you can enjoy the exclusive spa services offered by the city’s best hotels. Experienced staff members will give you a relaxing massage with oils and fragrances while they prepare a temazcal steam bath (a traditional pre-Hispanic steam bath). The treatment occurs in a special room heated by rocks where aromatic herbs are vaporized. The experience will help you rid your body and mind of toxins. Petit Spa – Located at 21 Avenida Hidalgo in the Hotel Hacienda Los Laurales. At this exclusive facility you can enjoy select treatments of aromatherapy, therapeutic massages and a temazcal steam bath, which allows you to recuperate the energy you’ll need to continue touring the city and its environs. Casa de las Bugambilias – Located at 402 Reforma in the Casa de las Bugambilias Hotel. Offers the best treatments and massages, such as temazcal steam baths for the relaxation of the mind and body. You visit our section about hotels in Oaxaca and We recomended visit the section of Elementary Spanish Classes for foreign students. Source:visitmexico.com Urban Tourism in Oaxaca: Entertainment and Sports EventsPosteado el April 10, 2007 - Categorizado en Amusement and Recreation in Mexico, Amusement and Recreation in Oaxaca, Entertainment and Recreation in Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Oaxaca Tourism, Sports Events in Mexico In Oaxaca, one of Mexico’s most charming cities, you can attend important events and festivities that are known throughout the world for their colorful and strong traditions. La Guelaguetza – This is the city’s most important festivity. Celebrated on July 16, it offers dance presentations from seven of Oaxaca’s most representative regions. The show takes place in the Guelaguetza Auditorium, located on the Cerro del Fortin. The auditorium holds 11,000 spectators. Festival de Primavera Rodolfo Morales (Spring Festival) – Celebrated since 1982, this festival forms part of the annual festivities that commemorate the founding of the city. The festival has such diverse activities as music, dance and literature. It takes place in the Teatro Macedonio Alcala, and in various plazas and gardens throughout the city. Teatro Macedonio Alcala – Located on Avenida Independencia, at 5 de Mayo, in the Historic Center. This is the most important venue in the city. The building is an eclectic design, blending artistic styles from the Renaissance period with those of France’s Louis XIV era. Numerous events take place here, including the Festival de Primavera Rodolfo Morales. If You wish information about our language and customs in Latinoamerica see to advanced spanish courses. Source:visitmexico.com Oaxaca Tourism: Amusement and RecreationPosteado el April 10, 2007 - Categorizado en Amusement and Recreation in Mexico, Amusement and Recreation in Oaxaca, Mexico Tourism, Oaxaca Tourism In Oaxaca City you can visit two excellent places that offer culture, entertainment and amusement for the whole family. Jardin Historico Ethnobotanico de Oaxaca – Located next to the Templo y Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzman. Here you can see various plant species that inhabit Oaxaca’s surrounding areas. Planetario Nundehui – Located at the top of the Cerro del Fortin. This modern research center is equipped with a planetarium where kids can learn about the planets, stars and other celestial bodies in a fun and interactive manner. The daily tours begin at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. If You wish information about our language and customs in Latinoamerica see to Experiencial Leadership Courses. Source:visitmexico.com Cultural Tourism in Oaxaca: MuseumsPosteado el April 10, 2007 - Categorizado en Cultural Tourism in Oaxaca, Cultural tourism in Mexico, Mexico Tourism, Museums in Mexico, Museums in Oaxaca, Oaxaca Tourism Oaxaca City has a wide variety of museums with an extensive collection of archaeological, historical and artistic pieces from Oaxaca. Among the most important are: Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (Contemporary Art Museum) – Located at 202 Macedonio Alcala, north of the Historic Center. This legendary building, which was allegedly inhabited by conquistador Hernan Cortes, is currently one of the most important examples of civic architecture during Oaxaca’s Viceregal era. Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca (Museum of Oaxacan Culture) – Located inside the Ex-Convent de Santo Domingo de Guzman, on Macedonio Alcala Street, at the corner of Adolfo Gurrion. Part of the exhibit at this museum focuses on an important collection of regional pre-Hispanic archaeological pieces. Archaeologist Alfonso Caso found many of the objects at Tumba 7 in Monte Alban. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 8:00. Museo de Arte Prehispanico Rufino Tamayo (Pre-Hispanic Museum of Art) – Located at 503 Avenida Morelos, this museum houses an important collection of nearly 1,000 pre-Hispanic objects that were collected over a 20-year period by famed Oaxacan painter Rufino Tamayo. Open Monday through Wednesday from 10:00 to 2:00 and 4:00 to 7:00, and Sunday from 10:00 to 8:00 (see attractions in Oaxaca). Source:visitmexico.com
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