See. Art Exhibits at OAX Airport Sculpture displays reflecting Oaxaca's artistic legacy, located at Aeropuerto Internacional de Xoxocotlán. Papier-Mâché Altarpiece at Plaza Capuchinas See an impressive papier-mâché reproduction of a Baroque church altarpiece by Martín Rentería and students. Antimonumentas and Antimonumentos Explore these symbolic installations in Mexico City that confront power and commemorate struggles. Parque Ciudad de las Canteras Visit this former quarry in Oaxaca, now a park with green rock walls and ponds.
Eat. Mezonte A miniature plywood-clad tasting room in Guadalajara for exciting agave distillates. Pare de Sufrir Dance the night away at this bar in Guadalajara, whose name means 'Stop Suffering'. torta ahogada Try this iconic Guadalajara breakfast dish, best eaten hands-first.
Stay. Colonia Americana Guadalajara's neighborhood known for its buzzy restaurant and art scene. La Valise A French-inspired luxury boutique hotel with eight suites in Mexico City's Roma Norte neighborhood. Siari Riviera Nayarit A Ritz-Carlton Reserve designed to blend into the hillsides, incorporating Huichol culture.
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