There are many exotic tourist spots in the small town of Oaxaca City. The Handicrafts Market is one of them. Located at a convenient point in the city, the Handicrafts Market is frequented by large number of locals as well as foreign visitors in the town. Oaxaca is the capital city of the state of Oaxaca and is located near the center of the state in a high mountain valley.
The town of Oaxaca is rich in history and culture and this is reflected through the various artifacts that are on display in the handicrafts market of Oaxaca. Other than the handicrafts market of Oaxaca, there are other numerous attractions within a few miles of the city. There are villages known for their pottery, weaving, embroidery, and wood carvings, there are breathtaking natural areas, and archeological sites that provide a glimpse of Oaxaca’s past civilizations.
The town of Oaxaca is famous for its handicrafts. The handicrafts market is located in the southwestern part of the city. This is a popular native crafts market, featuring a wide array of handicrafts unique to the region. Pottery, masks, wool rugs, leather, embroidered table clothes, jewelry and alejibres, wonderfully colorful and imaginative hand carved monsters are among the wide variety of items one can find at the Oaxaca handicrafts market.
The search for wonderful Oaxacan handicrafts also makes for fabulous Oaxaca tour. Just 8 miles south of Oaxaca City is the town of Coyotepec which is the home to several artisans who create the famous barro negro, or black clay pottery. In the northeast of Oaxaca City, the town of Atzompa features the unusual green glazed pottery. Textiles are also an important craft in Oaxaca and the nearby town of Teotitlan del Valle is a good place where one can find expert rug weavers.
The handicrafts market is located on the corner of J.P. García and Zaragoza streets. The market is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. There are 123 stalls in handicrafts market that sell clothing typical of the diverse regions of the state. This market is only two blocks south of the 20 de Noviembre Marketplace.
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