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the incentive travel showcase DESTINATION OAXACA, MEXICO —Space for Diversity—the Alameda de León, the Santo Domingo Cultural Center, the Cathedral, the “Macedonio Alcalá” Tourist Walkway, the Casa de Juárez Museum, the Oaxaca Contemporary Art Museum, the Philately Museum, the “Rufino Tamayo” Pre-Hispanic Mexican Art Museum, the Painters’ Museum, offering exhibits promoting original works from Oaxaca artists, and, finally, the 20 de Noviembre Market, where you can enjoy rich and varied regional dishes and also find beautiful handicrafts from all over Oaxaca. The historic downtown area attractions are available for group functions. The Ethno-Botanical Garden, part of the Santo Domingo Cultural Complex, has a courtyard with a capacity for up to 800 people; the former Government Palace, where the Palace Museum (MUPAL) now stands, also accommodates up to 800 people. The Macedonio Alcalá Theater is an excellent option for conferences and presentations, and the Juarez Theater, with state-of-the-art technology in audio and lighting, will make your event come alive. Oaxaca offers a great variety of handicrafts like the multi-colored alebrijes (figurines carved in wood), greenglass clay and black-clay ceramics, woven pieces made with palm leaves in the forms of bird cages, baskets and lamps, knifemaking, iron rod creations, saddlery, tanned leather, and textiles. Near the city is the Monte Albán archaeological site, ancient capital of the Zapotec Indians. The main plaza is surrounded by pyramid bases, terraces, plazas, patios and worshiping areas. In the city of Oaxaca, regional cuisine entices. Visitors can savor unique dishes like the delicious tasajo asado, the cecina enchilada, the Oaxaca sausage, the famous quesillo (a stringy cheese), the tlayudas, tamales wrapped in banana leaves and, of course, the seven different types of mole: black, red, coloradito, chichilo, green, yellow, and manchamanteles. Among the popular regional drinks are mezcal made with espadín agave, hot chocolate made with milk or water, plus the famous aromatic coffee from plantations found along the state’s coast. Groups have a diverse category of hotels to choose from, restaurants offering regional and international cuisine, transportation companies, travel agencies, and event planners and DMCs, as well as the necessary infrastructure to ensure a successful upcoming conference, convention or incentive trip. CONTACT Oscar López-Palacios Oaxaca Tourism Board (52) 951-502-1200, ext.1573 E-mail: promottour@gmail.com www.oaxaca.travel T he city of Oaxaca is a magical combination of pre-Hispanic areas, colonial architecture made of green stone, and an indigenous culture that manifests itself in deep-set traditions, world-class handicrafts and a rich cuisine capable of delighting the most demanding palates. One of the most beautiful colonial cities in México— A Cultural Heritage for Humanity—Oaxaca lays claim to 16th-century convents, Baroque churches, buildings and museums from the Spanish-colonial era, as well as an abundance of cultural events. Religious celebrations particularly stand out, with the typical “calendas” and “mayordomías” accompanied by a traditional band. In the city, there are numerous places worth visiting, like the Constitution Plaza (el Zócalo), the Palace Museum 46 | November 2008 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION http://www.oaxaca.travel

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