IMMERSIVE - The Soundscapes of Oaxaca, Mexico - Colourful Streets, The Zocalo, Busy Markets + A Local Food Tour

Check out the new Smart Travel Podcast This episode is supported by Smart Travel a new podcast from Nerd Wallet. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Follow Smart Travel wherever you get your podcasts.Smart Travel Podcast IMMERSIVE - The Soundscapes of Oaxaca, Mexico - Colourful Streets, The Zocalo, Busy Markets + A Local Food Tour Oaxaca, Mexico, had been on my travel list for years, and in 2024, I finally got the chance to experience it for myself. In this immersive soundscape episode of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I take you with me through the colourful streets, lively markets, rooftop cafés and buzzing Zócalo of one of the most atmospheric cities I’ve ever visited. This episode is all about slowing down and soaking in the vibe of Oaxaca through sound, food and real-time reactions. You’ll hear church bells echo through courtyards, market vendors shouting across packed stalls, sizzling street food being cooked fresh in front of me and the energy of locals and travellers filling the city streets from morning until night. I wander through the historic centre trying incredible coffee, exploring famous landmarks like the Oaxaca Cathedral and Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, before diving headfirst into Oaxaca’s legendary food scene. From tlayudas and mole to mezcal tastings and local market snacks, this city absolutely lived up to every bit of hype I had built up in my head over the years. Honestly, this became one of my favourite cities I visited during my Central America and Mexico trip. The colours felt brighter, the food tasted richer and the atmosphere was unlike anywhere else I’ve travelled before. Oaxaca gave me that rare feeling where a destination genuinely exceeds your expectations. So put your headphones in and come walk the streets of Oaxaca with me. 🎙️ In this episode: My first impressions of Oaxaca, Mexico Exploring the famous Zócalo and colourful streets Trying traditional Oaxacan street food and mezcal Visiting Mercado Benito Juárez Coffee stops at Muss Cafe and Boulenc Historic churches and colonial architecture An immersive Oaxaca food tour experience Why Oaxaca completely won me over Support Winging It Travel Podcast If you enjoyed this episode: ⭐ Leave a 5-star rating or review on your podcast app ☕ Support the show at buymeacoffee.com/wingingit 🌍 Explore more episodes at wingingittravelpodcast.com ✈️ Check out more great travel podcasts at https://voyascape.com 📺 Now also on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@wingingittravelpodcast ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Arriving in Oaxaca, Mexico 02:13 – Hostel vibes and first impressions 03:57 – Coffee and breakfast at Mas Cafe 06:04 – Experiencing the Oaxaca Zócalo 06:58 – Trying traditional tlayudas 08:10 – Walking the colourful streets of Oaxaca 08:31 – Oaxaca Cathedral explained 09:03 – Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán 10:15 – Why Oaxaca’s streets feel so unique 11:17 – Coffee stop at Boulenc 11:55 – Mercado Benito Juárez food tour begins 12:30 – Trying ceviche and dried insects 13:49 – Rosa de Jamaica tasting 14:24 – Mezcal tasting in Oaxaca 14:45 – Visiting a local chocolate factory 15:10 – Trying traditional Oaxacan mole 16:01 – Wandering Oaxaca at night 16:25 – Why Oaxaca exceeded every expectation 17:14 – Final reflections on the city 18:30 – Outro -------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by Winging It Productions - ⁠https://www.wingingitproductions.com⁠ Voyascape: Travel Podcast Network - https://voyascape.com/ Winging It Travel Podcast - Website -------------------------------------------------------------- Winging It Travel Podcast Credits Host/Producer/Creator/Composer/Editor - James Hammond Contact me - [email protected] or [email protected] Social Media - follow me on: Instagram TikTok Facebook -------------------------------------------------------------- Affiliate Links If you click one of the below to book something, I get a tiny commission, which helps the podcast. Book Flights with Skyscanner - Here Use Revolut Travel Card - Here Book Hostels With Hostelworld - Here Booking.com - Here Book Experiences With Viator - Here Discovery Car Hire - Here Book Buses With Busbud - Here Book Trains With Trainline - Here Travel Insurance with SafetyWing - Here Book Flights With Expedia Canada - Here -------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for supporting me and the podcast! Cheers James. Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Network, a collection of some of the world’s best travel podcasts. Explore more at Voyascape Podcast Network . For advertising or sponsorship opportunities on this show and across the network, email [email protected] or you can find more information at Voyascape Ads.