Tlacolula Sunday Market: A Feast for the Senses 🌶️🛍️

📍 The Basics Where: Tlacolula (30km southeast of Oaxaca City) When: Sundays only (7AM-3PM) – arrive early! Vibe: Half flea market, half food carnival, 100% local 🛒 What You’ll Find 🪒 Tools & Crafts Machete sheaths embroidered with flowers Chicken-killing cages (rural life unfiltered) Handwoven baskets from palm leaves 👗 Cultural Threads Zapotec women in huipiles (embroidered blouses) – each village has unique patterns 🍴 Edible Adventures Mezcal in clay cups (BYO bottle for refills) Chapulines: Lime-chili grasshoppers Quesillo: Oaxaca’s iconic string cheese 🔥 DIY BBQ Experience Buy raw ingredients at the meat stalls Grill on communal stoves (tips appreciated) Picnic like a local at the church plaza Pro Tip: Try the tasajo (thin-cut beef) with guacamole! 🚌 Getting There Bus from Oaxaca: Look for "Tlacolula" colectivos (25 MXN each way) With Diego: Worth hiring a guide to navigate the chaos! 😄 Quirky Encounters Tattooed fortune tellers (politely decline the bean scam) Funeral processions – yes, the church statues hold their own heads #TlacolulaMarket #OaxacaEats #MexicanStreetFood #NoFilterTravel