Oaxaca State Population: 3,500,000
Size: 35,964 square miles
Location: southern Mexico Borders: Pacific Ocean and states of Guerrero, Puebla, Veracruz and Chiapas
Important cities/sites within the state: Bahias de Huatulco, Coixtlahuaca, Lagunas de Chacahua, Oaxaca (capital), Puerto Escondido, Tehuantepec, Teposcolula, Yanhuitlan and the archaeological zones of Mitla and Monte Alban
Major airports: Xoxocotlan Intl aka Oaxaca Intl. (OAX), Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM), Bahias de Huatulco Airport (HUX)
Time zone: Central Standard Time
Official State Website: www.oaxaca.gob.mx

Oaxaca (pronounced "Wah-HA-Ca") is located along the Pacific coast in the southern part of Mexico. Its landscape is diverse ranging from the mountain ranges of Sierra Made Oriental and Sierra Madre del Sur to the Nudo Mixteco and lush central valleys. As a result of its diverse nature, Oaxaca's climate is extremely varied. The northern part of the state features tropical climates; the ravine areas and Yautepec consist of dry, desert-like weather and La Mixteca relies on cool temperatures.

The City of Oaxaca is a great place to live. The climate is perfect, dry and cool. Central heating and cooling, fireplaces and air conditioners are unknown. Oaxaca has about the same latitude as the Hawaiian Islands, but because it is 5000 ft above sea level, the temperature is much more temperate. The rainy season, between July and September cools off what might otherwise be the hottest time of the year. This leaves May as the hottest month, if you can call 90 F hot. Only a few days a year does Oaxaca get cold enough that you might need a sweater and then only in the evenings. It is unusual for it to rain between September and June, and only does so when there is a major storm in the Gulf of Mexico or off the Pacific Coast.

Huatulco is located on the Oaxacan coastline and has average temperature of 82 degrees and clear skies all year round. It is known for its nine bays of cerulean waters, beautiful sand and unique and private landscapes spanning 21 miles. The surrounding vegetation ranges from lush forests, sheltering herons, pelicans and falcons, to mangrove swamps with skunks, raccoons and armadillos. The city's breathtaking vegetation, coupled with the unspoiled beaches of Chachacual, Cacaluta, El Organo and Conejos, make it one of the most beautiful destinations in Mexico.

Also located in the state of Oaxaca is Puerto Escondido, a traditional Mexican fishing village known as the Emerald Coast for its magnificent jade-green waters. The city attracts tourists from all over the world for its remarkable surfing, natural scenic beauty, extraordinary bays and pleasant tropical climate. It is located 200 miles south of the city of Oaxaca and 65 miles west of Huatulco Bay.

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