Agave, from which mezcal is made, is grown throughout the Oaxaca Valley and is one of its most important crops. But by far my favorite souvenir, which I bought in the central market, was a generous amount of the Mexican chocolate for which Oaxaca is famous. And I watch the video which we took on New Year’s Eve in the courtyard of the Templo de Santo Domingo. Formerly a 16th century Dominican convent, this luxurious and welcoming hotel is close to the zócalo and the Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán. 5 de Mayo 300; Ruta Independencia Centro 68000; Phone 52 951 501 6100; oaxaca@quintareal.comRestaurantsLos DanzantesCalle Macedonia Alcala 403; Phone 52 951 501 1187; losdanzantes.comCatedralCalle Manuel Garcia Vigil 105; Phone 52 951 516 3285; restaurantecatedral.com.mxItanoníAv Belisario Dominguez 513; Phone 52 951 513 9223; email (via Facebook)

Source: New York Times December 26, 2017 04:52 UTC