{"id":68150,"date":"2022-08-22T12:30:33","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T10:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/?p=68150"},"modified":"2022-08-31T15:17:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-31T13:17:14","slug":"8-reasons-to-attend-tierra-de-los-muertos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/london\/8-reasons-to-attend-tierra-de-los-muertos\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons to Attend Tierra de los Muertos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">After a debut event that saw 2,000 dancers surrounded by the vibrant colours and rich cultures of Oaxaca, Mexico, SET Underground are back again this year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">From 28th Oct &#8211; 1st Nov the team are hosting world class talents such as Adam Ten, Damon Jee, Denis Horvat, Dramian, Frankey and Sandrino, Gab Rhome, Glowal, Jan Blomqvist, Kawas and more during the world renowned Dia de los Muertos or day of the dead festival. It will come alive with bright colours, vibrant decor and mesmeric local culture and custom in one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Here we speak to the Christian Pineiro, the mastermind behind it all to find out more.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tierradelosmuertos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.tierradelosmuertos.com\/<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SetUnderground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SetUnderground<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PLACES TO VISIT WHILE IN OAXACA<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit the historic center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68216 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/historiccentre.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"469\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/historiccentre.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/historiccentre-300x192.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/historiccentre-768x491.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/historiccentre-600x384.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/historiccentre-200x128.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/historiccentre-320x205.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/historiccentre-480x307.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/historiccentre-800x512.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The city of Oaxaca has a long history with 486 years of age since its name was given, today it is a cultural heritage of humanity, being one of the most cultural cities full of history and attractions in every corner. Covering in its first main square 25 blocks of tradition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>El Arbol del Tule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68213 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elarboldeltule.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elarboldeltule.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elarboldeltule-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elarboldeltule-768x575.png 768w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elarboldeltule-600x449.png 600w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elarboldeltule-200x150.png 200w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elarboldeltule-320x240.png 320w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elarboldeltule-480x360.png 480w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elarboldeltule-800x599.png 800w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/elarboldeltule-80x60.png 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Tule Tree is the tree with the largest trunk diameter in the world. Its real age is unknown, but according to estimates it is more than 2000 years old. It is an ahuehuete with a crown circumference of approximately 58 meters and a height of 42 meters. With a trunk diameter of 14.5 meters, it is estimated that at least 30 people would be needed with their hands intertwined to cover it and approximately 500 people fit in its shadow. The locals have found different shapes for the trunk such as &#8216;elf&#8217;, &#8216;crocodile&#8217;, &#8216;dolphin&#8217;, &#8216;deer&#8217;s head&#8217;, among others. Its volume is estimated at about 816,829 m\u00b3, with a weight of approximately 636 tons. When the cutting of inert wood began in 1996, 10 tons were produced. It is located in the atrium of the church of Santa Mar\u00eda del Tule in Oaxaca, Mexico, approximately 12 km from the state capital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Mezcal Route<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68219 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mazatlan-mezcal-route-benefits.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"492\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mazatlan-mezcal-route-benefits.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mazatlan-mezcal-route-benefits-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mazatlan-mezcal-route-benefits-768x405.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mazatlan-mezcal-route-benefits-600x316.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mazatlan-mezcal-route-benefits-200x105.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mazatlan-mezcal-route-benefits-320x169.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mazatlan-mezcal-route-benefits-480x253.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mazatlan-mezcal-route-benefits-800x422.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Tlacolula-Matatlan<\/em><br \/>\nVisit one of the more than 450 Palenques that are located in this lucky strip in its lands full of agave among 250 species, many of them endemic to their state.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cDelicious mezcal, blessed torment, what are you doing outside? Let&#8217;s go inside\u201d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Mezcal is a delicious ancestral drink and one of the most representative in the eyes of the world. In 2019 alone, 7.15 million liters were produced, imagine how many palates around the planet were delighted with this delicious elixir!<\/p>\n<p>Oaxaca is one of the seven states that has the Denomination of Origin for the production of this distillate, so you can not miss the opportunity to take this tour on your visit to the state.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit the Temple of Santo Domingo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68223 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/templeofsantodomingo.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/templeofsantodomingo.jpeg 1182w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/templeofsantodomingo-300x185.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/templeofsantodomingo-1024x632.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/templeofsantodomingo-768x474.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/templeofsantodomingo-600x371.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/templeofsantodomingo-200x124.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/templeofsantodomingo-320x198.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/templeofsantodomingo-480x296.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/templeofsantodomingo-800x494.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Due to the conquest of the Spaniards during the time of the Colony, what was built the most were churches. And in Oaxaca you can see one of the most impressive churches in the country, the Temple of Santo Domingo in the center of the city.<\/p>\n<p>The Temple of Santo Domingo is a baroque Catholic church from the 16th century, a beautiful building inside and out.<\/p>\n<p>In 1933 it was declared a historical monument and you can see it from the main Z\u00f3calo but do not forget to enter the temple and admire a magnificent golden interior. The building has a lot of history and you can see that it has been used as a church, a monastery and even a military barracks.<\/p>\n<p>The decoration that the temple has is one of the most impressive examples of Mexican baroque, it includes a family tree of Santo Domingo de Guzm\u00e1n and 36 paintings that are located at the beginning illustrating passages from the old testament.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit Monte Alb\u00e1n (definitely one of the best things to do in Oaxaca)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68226 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"463\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center-200x133.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center-480x320.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mex_montealban_ruins_shutterstock_1125429605-scaled-1200x800-c-center-360x240.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the most famous tourist places in Oaxaca and one of the most popular activities is to take an excursion or a walk to the Ruins of Monte Alb\u00e1n (Monta\u00f1a Blanca).<\/p>\n<p>In October 1987 it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the city of Oaxaca.<\/p>\n<p>The city of Monte Alb\u00e1n was built by the Zapotecs and is of great importance as it was the economic, political and religious axis and the first urban complex in Mesoamerica.<\/p>\n<p>The difference between the ruins of Monte Alb\u00e1n and other archaeological sites such as Chichen Itz\u00e1 is that in Monte Alb\u00e1n you can still climb the pyramids. So once you climb one of the pyramids you can have spectacular views of the landscape.<\/p>\n<p>To get to the place you can take a bus, a taxi or even sign up for one of the many tours that are accompanied by a group and guide.<\/p>\n<p>The Archaeological Zone has an on-site museum as well as a cafeteria, restaurants, restrooms, publication sales, jewelry, handicrafts, rest areas, and guided tours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit el Jard\u00edn Etnobot\u00e1nico<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68229 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico-200x133.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico-480x320.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Jardin-Etnobotanico-360x240.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Ethnobotanical Garden is part of the Cultural Center of Santo Domingo in the former convent that was built in the 16th and 17th centuries by Dominican friars.<\/p>\n<p>The land of the Garden was part of the old orchard of the convent and is currently a space where you can find hundreds of species of plants, all of them originating in Oaxaca, they are plants that come from different parts of the state with arid and humid climates, tropical zones and areas mountainous.<\/p>\n<p>Being part of the Cultural Center of Santo Domingo in Oaxaca, the cathedral and the culture museum are other places that you can visit in the same area.<\/p>\n<p>You can find tours for $100 MXN ($5 USD approx). There are tours and guided tours in Spanish, English, French and German.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Walk and swim in Hierve el Agua<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68232 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hierve-El-Agua.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hierve-El-Agua.jpeg 1062w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hierve-El-Agua-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hierve-El-Agua-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hierve-El-Agua-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hierve-El-Agua-600x337.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hierve-El-Agua-200x112.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hierve-El-Agua-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hierve-El-Agua-480x270.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/www.deephouseamsterdam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Hierve-El-Agua-800x450.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you travel to Oaxaca an excursion to the Hierve el Agua Waterfalls is a must. In Hierve el Agua you can spend half a day walking and enjoy the impressive view that nature offers you.<\/p>\n<p>In this great natural place you can admire and take a dip in the waters of the mineral springs. Although its name is &#8220;Hierve el Agua&#8221; do not worry, the water is not hot but rather cold.<\/p>\n<p>The impressive thing about the Hierve el Agua Waterfalls is that they are petrified waterfalls and where the spring is born, it was used to create a large pool that became a natural spa.<\/p>\n<p><em>Location<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Hierve el Agua is located next to the town of Roagu\u00eda, 5 km from San Lorenzo Albarradas, which, in turn, is approximately 70 km (1:30 hrs) from the city of Oaxaca.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Visit to the ruins of Mitla<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you take a tour to Hierve el Agua you can take advantage of the tour to visit the Mitla Ruins. The Ruins of Mitla was the religious center of the Zapotecs, the name &#8220;Mitla&#8221; comes from the Nahuatl word meaning place of the dead or the underworld.<\/p>\n<p>This is definitely one of the things you have to do in Oaxaca.<\/p>\n<p>The Mitla ruins are popular for the Column of Life located in the tombs. It is said that if you wrap your arms around your spine, the space between your hands represents how many years you have left on Earth.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">QUIRKY LOCATIONS<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Eating in the markets of Oaxaca<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oaxaca is one of the places with the highest gastronomic and cultural offer in the country; In the Oaxacan markets you can find a wide range of options within a single place, both to eat and to buy, in the center of the city. is the &#8220;Benito Juarez&#8221; market, one of the largest in the city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participate in a Temazcal Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You cannot leave Oaxaca without having experienced a temazcal ceremony. This is definitely one of the best things you can do in Oaxaca. The temazcal is an ancient Mayan ritual that helps you eliminate toxins through sweat from your body.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have found the spot inside, the ritual begins. The singing and drumming fill the air and inject energy into the space. The shaman then guides us to rub tangerine and orange halves on our skin as if we were soap.<\/p>\n<p>All while pouring more water over the steaming volcanic rocks. The heat increases and the energy intensifies. You continually focus on your breath and refresh the air through your mouth before it reaches your lungs.<\/p>\n<p>The Shaman brings herbs, oils, mezcal and other salves during the different stages of the experience to rub on certain points on your body for different beneficial reasons. The shaman explains each stage and each reason, all while pouring more water and aromatic mixtures on the rocks, increasing the heat.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony lasts up to an hour and a half or so. After leaving the Temazcal and entering the light, you will feel attuned to the sounds, sights and breezes of the environment around you. Hopefully you\u2019ll leave with more knowledge, free of doubts and full of energy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Admire the street art<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Throughout Mexico you will find different art exhibitions in the streets and Oaxaca is no exception. Walking throughout the city of Oaxaca you will be able to admire a great variety of street art that will seem incredible to you, all the result of the well-known Lapiztola street art.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of this art movement is to use art to spread social and political messages. But no matter what the movement was created for, the important thing is that you can enjoy it admiring murals.<\/p>\n<p>Walk down the street for pedestrians only when you walk between the Z\u00f3calo and the Santo Domingo Temple, you can use Alcal\u00e1 Street, which is very pleasant for pedestrians. What makes this street special is that it is an exclusive street for pedestrians, that&#8217;s right, cars do not pass on this street, so it is very comfortable to walk there. In this way you can admire buildings from the colonial era, galleries, cafes, craft shops and bars.<\/p>\n<p>If you spend a few days in Oaxaca, you will most likely return to Calle Alcal\u00e1 at least a few times \u2013 the traffic in Oaxaca City can be relentless. It&#8217;s always nice to get away from the vehicle fumes and enjoy a walk around the city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy Alebrijes in Arrazola<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Oaxaca you can also find alebrijes in the town of San Antonio Arrazola. This town is famous because it is there where zompantle, copal or copalillo alebrijes are made. You will love it.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN OAXACA<\/h4>\n<p><strong>CRUDO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Crudo is one of the restaurants in Oaxaca where you will discover an incredible experience of contemporary product cuisine. With a temporary menu broken down into an Oaxacan omakase &#8211; characteristic of Japanese restaurants for consisting of small dishes of the &#8216;chef&#8217;s choice&#8217; -, it shares a culinary fusion between the most representative ingredients of Mexico and the techniques used by Asian cuisine. Whether it&#8217;s your turn to try the striped bass jerky with horse mackerel jerky, the chocolate clam in tepache with yuzu, or the tuna with quintaniles and black bean soy, you&#8217;ll have a spectacular experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CRIOLLO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Criollo is one of Enrique Olvera&#8217;s culinary precincts, led by chef Luis Arellano and with a special Oaxacan cuisine proposal. The restaurant is located inside a beautiful old Oaxacan house, a space with a mestizo character and diverse origin where you can enjoy delicious regional dishes. We recommend you ask about the seasonal ones and let yourself be surprised by their traditional flavor; if you&#8217;re lucky, you might find their vegetarian tlayuda, their fish gorditas with potatoes, or their arroz a la tumbada with shrimp from Puerto \u00c1ngel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LAS QUINCE LETRAS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Las Quince Letras is one of the restaurants in Oaxaca that carries with it a proposal rich in tradition and familiarity. Led by chefs Celia Flor\u00edan and Fidel M\u00e9ndez, it shares a typical menu of Oaxacan specialties, with dishes from every corner of the state, as well as one of the most emblematic moles in the region. During your visit, we recommend you try the Oaxacan taquitos \u2013 stuffed with oregano chicken and bathed in red mole sauce -, the water chilies with vinaigrette, or the roasted creole pumpkin in black mole \u2013 stuffed with chickpeas, accompanied with salsa de nopales and quelites from the milpa -.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OAXACALIFORNIA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What would happen if we mixed the flavors of two gastronomic capitals of Mexico? The result could not be less than brilliant. This is what happens in Oaxacalifornia, a restaurant run by Chef Alejandro Ruiz Olmedo that fuses the best of Oaxacan cuisine with fish and shellfish that come directly from the Ensenada region in Baja California, recognized for being a region that offers sea products from the highest quality and flavor. In Oaxacalifornia they will welcome you with a splendid shrimp broth as a courtesy, and without a doubt you will not be able to leave without trying their already famous michelada made with endemic chilies from Oaxaca, their unmissable jack mackerel salpic\u00f3n toasts, their Piril fish ceviche with lemon, salt, mango, pineapple, onion and tomato or its octopus and Dorado with salsa Chicatana ant and steamed rice. If you love tuna, then don&#8217;t hesitate to order their tuna tiradito with grasshopper mayonnaise, it&#8217;s a complete delight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ORIGEN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Origen is one of the restaurants in Oaxaca that you definitely have to visit if you are looking for a quality gastronomic experience and a reinterpretation of national ingredients. It is a project by chef Rodolfo Castellanos who, in addition to sharing an evolving and contemporary menu, seeks to &#8216;Aoaxaque\u00f1a&#8217; international dishes through an endemic and traditional touch. Although its menu is temporary, among its latest proposals are delicious plantain molotes with kidney tomato sauce, dried shrimp, chilcostle and isthme\u00f1o cheese; as well as a roasted duck with quince puree and red mole that is worth ordering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALFONSINA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alfonsina is a casual and respectful space for the culinary heritage of Oaxaca, established within a beautiful outdoor garden on the outskirts of the city. It shares a contemporary proposal, but firmly rooted in the family traditions of its founders; At Alfonsina, the kitchen is run by Do\u00f1a Elvia Le\u00f3n and Jorge Le\u00f3n \u2013 who has worked at Pujol, Cosme and Casa Oaxaca \u2013, mother and son in charge of creating the perfect encounter between the typical and the modern. To fully taste the restaurant&#8217;s dishes, we recommend you order their tasting menu. You will not regret.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LEVADURA DE OLLA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Levadura de Olla is one of the most special restaurants in Oaxaca, a place whose main purpose is to transport its guests to a family table abundant in ancestral cuisine from the southern Oaxacan highlands, through the use of traditional techniques and sensitive respect for the ingredients. regional. There are barbecue tamales with black mole, dry pozole, roasted vegetable salad, bean segueza, stone broth and solteco wedding cake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RESTAURANTE SIN NOMBRE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Historic Center of Oaxaca hides a beautiful anonymous site of local production, vegetable cuisine \u2013 with vegan and vegetarian options \u2013 and contemporary character. This is the Sin Nombre Restaurant \u2013 located within the Sin Nombre Hotel -, whose proposal shares creative recipes made from organic and regional ingredients, resulting in an experimental menu of guaranteed freshness. Whether you try their dried shrimp ceviche, or their roasted cauliflower on black mole, you will have an unforgettable gastronomic experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ANCESTRAL COCINA TRADICIONAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When going to Oaxaca, the inhabitants of the busy Mexico City should definitely go to visit this open-air space directed by Chef Miguel Mijangos, where Oaxacan cuisine is paid homage in a calm, relaxed environment and in contact with the nature. If its beautiful decoration does not instantly make you fall in love, its dishes such as quesillo memelitas with grasshoppers, tetelas stuffed with beans, quesillo and holy leaf and its rib with chicatana ant sauce will, because they are a stairway to paradise. The must-sees? Its blue corn nicuatole, its water chocolate and the Matal\u00ed flower infusion, which changes color when it comes into contact with the lemon that they add, just like magic.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">THE BEST ROOFTOPS IN OAXACA<\/h4>\n<p><strong>VACA MARINA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vaca Marina is one of the most recent gastronomic proposals in Oaxaca, an international cuisine restaurant whose menu includes Prime cuts, seafood from Baja California and the Gulf of Mexico, Oaxacan snacks and creative desserts. For a traditional breakfast, you can order the house eggs with black mole; if you want something different, try their lavender French bread or the omelette stuffed with grasshoppers. Anyone will love it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CASA OAXACA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you dine at Hotel Casa Oaxaca, have breakfast at Casa Oaxaca Caf\u00e9 or eat at Casa Oaxaca Restaurante \u2013 yes, all three are different places but with the same spirit \u2013 your experience will go beyond any of your expectations. . Chef Alejandro Ruiz Olmedo created this trio of gastronomic refuges with the aim of bringing all his guests closer to the most authentic Oaxacan gastronomic experience with the expertise, techniques and innovation of one of the most prestigious restaurants in Oaxaca de Jur\u00e1rez.<\/p>\n<p>The must-sees? The catch-of-the-day ceviche with mango, tomato, onion, cilantro, orange juice and passion fruit jam, their golden jerky taquitos and their grilled octopus with chorizo \u200b\u200bmojo and huitlacoche puree. a delight<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">PLACES TO TASTE MEZCAL IN OAXACA<\/h4>\n<p><strong>El Cortijo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A small and relaxed place, but packed with more than 50 varieties of mezcal. It is ideal to give you an idea of \u200b\u200bthe many flavors that this drink can take on. The owners of the place have their own brand and will explain everything you want to know about mezcal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Situ Mezcaler\u00eda<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This venue frequently hosts mezcal presentations, attended by master mezcaleros to talk about their creations. Ask Ulises, owner of the place, for a recommendation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Mezcaloteca<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ask for the triple tasting in this small and cozy establishment, where they will explain in detail the process of making the drink. Without a doubt, one of the best places to drink mezcal in Oaxaca.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">THE FESTIVAL\u2019s CURATED LINE UP<\/h4>\n<p>With lots of thinking and heart, we curated an incredible lineup like no other with months of anticipation, care, quality and we look for artists with an indie background and melodic sound. We want to give the opportunity to up and coming artists, take risks with new music producers and refresh the sound of this year\u2019s festivities. As we feel no one is taking risks and most festival lineups are the same, it&#8217;s our job as organisers to showcase new artists and we are very proud of the outcome.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">4leks<br \/>\nAdam Ten<br \/>\nAlexandthere<br \/>\nAnna Forest<br \/>\nBlack Tape<br \/>\nBlank<br \/>\nCanseco<br \/>\nConcret<br \/>\nDamon Jee<br \/>\nDenis Horvat<br \/>\nDramian<br \/>\nDriss Skali<br \/>\nFacundo Mohrr<br \/>\nFedele<br \/>\nFort Romeau<br \/>\nFrankey &amp; Sandrino<br \/>\nGab Rhome<br \/>\nGlowal<br \/>\nJan Blomqvist<br \/>\nJennifer Cardini<br \/>\nJonathan Kaspar<br \/>\nKawas<br \/>\nLaolu<br \/>\nMELO<br \/>\nMita Gami<br \/>\nModerna<br \/>\nNeo Human<br \/>\nPaulor<br \/>\nRafael Cerato<br \/>\nRebolledo<br \/>\nSabo &amp; Goldcap<br \/>\nSantiago Garcia<br \/>\nSatoru<br \/>\nThe Organism<br \/>\nUnders<br \/>\nVerlk<br \/>\nYAN<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sweetmusic.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screenshot-2022-08-05-at-16.58.25.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"567\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">THE FESTIVAL\u2019s DIFFERENT SITES AND UNIQUE LOCATIONS<\/h4>\n<p>The festival starts in Oaxaca City. We look for rooftops so you can see the sunset overlooking the city. We visited a number of rooftops until we found the one we liked the most for our welcome ceremony . We then move to Mitla in which we use an agave field by a palenque where they actually ferment and produce Mezcal with the most extraordinary views partying til after Sunrise and then we move back to the city to a really cool building which we turn into an interactive experience for the living and the underworld with many rooms, performers and an incredible production. We don\u2019t want to give much away as we want you to come and experience this on your own.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST AND PROBABLY THE MAIN REASON TO COME, DIA DE LOS MUERTOS<\/h4>\n<p>In Oaxaca, preparations start a week before the start of Dia de los Muertos (or, as you soon learn, what the locals refer to simply as \u201cDia de Muertos\u201d or just \u201cMuertos\u201d). Markets around the city begin offering all the supplies needed to prepare for the holiday. Families shop at markets and return home to begin preparations and build their altars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Altars in Oaxaca<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ropes of marigold flowers appear over many streets, and you\u2019ll see local businesses setting up altars as well. Altars are one of the most important Oaxaca Day of the Dead traditions. They feature all the items common in other areas of Mexico, but add the mole that is central to Oaxacan cuisine, lots of marigolds (cempasuchil), chocolate, and local fruits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oaxaca Dia de los Muertos altar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An altar in Oaxaca \u2013 you can see all the offerings, and the photo of the spirits who will visit<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sand Tapestries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oaxaca has a flourishing arts scene, which also plays an important part in celebrations. Artists create beautiful Day of the Dead sand tapestries known as tapetes de arena in front of many altars. Colored sand is used to make detailed scenes of skeletons, saints, and more \u2013 and you\u2019ll even find a sand tapestry contest! My favorites were simpler tapestries created from rice, seeds, dried beans, and flowers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visiting Cemeteries<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Throughout the days of Dia de los Muertos, another important tradition is visiting cemeteries (called a pante\u00f3n or cementerio). Here you\u2019ll find families cleaning and decorating graves, then celebrating with food and music. There will also be daytime events throughout the city such as concerts, costume contests, and music and dance performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Comparsas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the Day of the Dead celebration in Oaxaca, you\u2019ll also see comparsas. These are traditional parades that symbolize return of the dead. The comparsas include costumed performers and marching bands that wind their ways around the streets of the city center. You\u2019ll also see them on the pedestrian street (Calle Macedonio Alcal\u00e1) and through the z\u00f3calo. Expect to see more on November 1, when the dead are believed to have returned, but you will also see them at the start of the festival. The cutest ones are the parades of kids in costumes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a debut event that saw 2,000 dancers surrounded by the vibrant colours and rich cultures of Oaxaca, Mexico, SET Underground are back again this year. 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