Colorful buildings along the Avenida Cinco de
Mayo in Oaxaca
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A figurine watches from a balcony overlooking
the Macedonia Alcala.
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Inside the Sangre de Cristo church
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We had to buy a few of these colorful bark
paintings.
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Sangre de Cristo church
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Alameda de Leon
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Close-up of the Cathedral
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The Cathedral faces the Alameda de Leon
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Construction of the Cathedral started in 1562,
but wasn't completed until two centuries later.
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The Zocalo is Oaxaca's center of activity!
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Cafes line the Zocalo.
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The Catedral is on the north side of the Zocalo.
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Balloons for sale at the Zocalo!!
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The Central Plaza (Zocalo) attracts many
families on a Sunday afternoon.
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Flowers at the Juarez market
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Fruit galore at the Juarez market
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Various and sundry veggies at the market
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You can even grab a bite to eat at the market
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Looks like the makings for a good meal...
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Some "adult" items mixed in among the tequila
bottles
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Fruit stall includes some unusual-looking
specimens.
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Chiles and other miscellaneous goodies
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A variety of ceramics can be found at Benito
Juarez.
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Condiments and spices of all shapes and sizes
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Maize and hominy at the market
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Sometimes it's hard to tell the chili peppers
from the chapulines (grasshoppers).
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Chapulines anyone?
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