My girlfriend and I rented a house in a small barrio called San Luis Beltran in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca. We lived there for two glorious months. One of the most rewarding things I did during our time there was participate in Fundacion En Via (formerly called Investours).
preciosa sangre de cristo church in teotitlán del valle
Fundacion En Via is a non profit microfinance organization helping women in Teotitlán further their small business dreams.The money you pay for the tour (50USD) goes directly into an interest free loan for the women participating in Fundacion En Via.
The tour leaves Oaxaca at 1pm and returns around 7pm and lunch is included (delicious vegetarian tortas!). On the tour you visit six women that have chosen to apply for the interest free loan. It’s a great experience visiting them in their home or workplace and hearing all about what they do and what the loan money would be used for. We met some amazing women on my tour that were weavers, tortilla makers, organic product sellers and fruit/vegetable stand vendors.
I would highly recommend this eye opening tour!
For more details and contact information, check out their website.
Hi, I’m an American dyke considering moving to Oaxaca with a two year work contract, and I’d love to hear if there’s a queer scene there at all. I can’t find anything at all on the internet…which is making me think twice about going for such a long time…and I wanted to see if maybe there was a more underground scene?
Thanks!!
I wouldn’t say that Oaxaca is the gayest city in Mexico, but I’m sure you will find a vibrant, artsy and political scene there, sometimes involving queer people. Keep in mind that Oaxaca is home to the muxes–trans women who are extremely respected within the community.
I recommend you to contact Luzonica , a group of queer girls based in Oaxaca that can give you an insider perspective on life in Oaxaca city.
Good luck, and thank you for reading our blog!
Hi! A couple of questions for you!!! My girlfriend and I are travelling the world at the moment, headed to Mexico City in 3 weeks and looking to stay in Mexico for about 2 months. You rented a house I see in Oaxaca – did you go through an agency, and if so can you recommend?
Second – we are putting together interviews and portraits of lesbians around the world, and would love to know if you met interesting lesbians in Oaxaca or D.F. or anywhere else in Mex. who might be up for an interview, etc.
Loving the blog!