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IMMERSIVE - The Soundscapes of Oaxaca, Mexico - Colourful Streets, The Zocalo, Busy Markets + A Local Food Tour
Oaxaca, Mexico, had been on my travel list for years, and in 2024, I finally got the chance to experience it for myself. In this immersive soundscape episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I take you with me through the colourful streets, lively markets, rooftop cafés and buzzing Zócalo of one of the most atmospheric cities I’ve ever visited.
This episode is all about slowing down and soaking in the vibe of Oaxaca through sound, food and real-time reactions. You’ll hear church bells echo through courtyards, market vendors shouting across packed stalls, sizzling street food being cooked fresh in front of me and the energy of locals and travellers filling the city streets from morning until night.
I wander through the historic centre trying incredible coffee, exploring famous landmarks like the Oaxaca Cathedral and Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, before diving headfirst into Oaxaca’s legendary food scene. From tlayudas and mole to mezcal tastings and local market snacks, this city absolutely lived up to every bit of hype I had built up in my head over the years.
Honestly, this became one of my favourite cities I visited during my Central America and Mexico trip. The colours felt brighter, the food tasted richer and the atmosphere was unlike anywhere else I’ve travelled before. Oaxaca gave me that rare feeling where a destination genuinely exceeds your expectations.
So put your headphones in and come walk the streets of Oaxaca with me.
🎙️ In this episode:
- My first impressions of Oaxaca, Mexico
- Exploring the famous Zócalo and colourful streets
- Trying traditional Oaxacan street food and mezcal
- Visiting Mercado Benito Juárez
- Coffee stops at Muss Cafe and Boulenc
- Historic churches and colonial architecture
- An immersive Oaxaca food tour experience
- Why Oaxaca completely won me over
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Arriving in Oaxaca, Mexico
02:13 – Hostel vibes and first impressions
03:57 – Coffee and breakfast at Mas Cafe
06:04 – Experiencing the Oaxaca Zócalo
06:58 – Trying traditional tlayudas
08:10 – Walking the colourful streets of Oaxaca
08:31 – Oaxaca Cathedral explained
09:03 – Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
10:15 – Why Oaxaca’s streets feel so unique
11:17 – Coffee stop at Boulenc
11:55 – Mercado Benito Juárez food tour begins
12:30 – Trying ceviche and dried insects
13:49 – Rosa de Jamaica tasting
14:24 – Mezcal tasting in Oaxaca
14:45 – Visiting a local chocolate factory
15:10 – Trying traditional Oaxacan mole
16:01 – Wandering Oaxaca at night
16:25 – Why Oaxaca exceeded every expectation
17:14 – Final reflections on the city
18:30 – Outro
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