What is Oaxaca known for?

Question

I'm working on this spanish project and I need to know...

3 things that the state is known 4

all right thanks a bunch ;)

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Alisha J

Answer 1

Among other things already mentioned:

The state with the highest diversity of indian languages spoken.

One of the poorest states in the country

Internationally famous because the famous chaman/hallucinogenic mushroom medic La Santa Maria Sabina came from this state.

Host of an annual cultural event called La Guelaguetza

There is a type of cheese (very delicious BTW) named after this state

Answer 2

Lovely colonial town.

Ruins of Monte Alban and Mitla.

Textiles of Oaxaca.

The "Tree of Life" at the town center of Santa María del Tule.

Answer 3

Known for its fantastic ruins.

Oaxaca city Oaxaca state also known for its cooler temperatures because of its elevation.(5000 ft)

Famous surfing at Puerto Escondido .

Pronounced OH--WAH--HAH- KA

There are only four other Mexican states that are larger.

Benito Juarez was born there and did not go to school until 14 years of age.  Famous President

Wikipedia.com---Oaxaca

Answer 4

Oaxaca is known for:

- Montealban and Mitla archeological sites.

- the mole, a rich black sauce spicy and hot that is added to any kind of meat.

- the mezcal, a typical alcoholic beverage, the one with the worm inside.

- Puerto Escondido and its beautiful beaches.