What is Oaxaca famous for?<\/p>\n
Oaxaca is also one of Mexico’s premier culinary destinations. It’s the namesake for Oaxaca cheese, semi-soft with a texture comparable to string cheese. The region is famous for its mole sauces, traditionally made from chilis, nuts and seeds, with some variations including chocolate. Seven different types of moles are associated with Oaxaca.<\/p>\n
Other Oaxacan food specialties include tlayudas, a dish with a crispy tortilla topped with beans, cheese and other fillings that is often compared to pizza; memelas, thin masa cakes topped with beans, cheese and salsa; and chapulines, a delicacy of toasted and seasoned grasshoppers.<\/p>\n
Is it safe to visit Oaxaca right now?<\/p>\n
The state of Oaxaca is under a Level 2 advisory from the U.S. State Department, meaning exercise increased caution, because of the risk of violence from terrorist groups, cartels, gangs and criminal organizations.<\/p>\n
Travelers should avoid using Federal Highway 200 between Pinotepa and the Oaxaca-Guerrero border, according to the State Department. Travel to the Isthmus region at Federal Highway 185D to the west, Federal Highway 190 to the north and the Oaxaca-Chiapas border to the east should also be avoided.<\/p>\n
There are no restrictions on travel to the city of Oaxaca, Monte Alb\u00e1n, Puerto Escondido and Huatulco, according to the State Department.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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