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Mercado Sanchez Pascuas

Oaxaca · Mexico

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Our day will consist of a series of delicious bites and intriguing sites, starting with this bustling market, where we will stop to meet some of its vendors and taste their delicious offerings.

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Mercado Sanchez Pascuas

    Welcome, discerning travelers and culinary scholars, to Mercado Sanchez Pascuas. You have arrived in Oaxaca City, a destination rightfully celebrated as the gastronomic capital of Mexico. …

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  2. 2The Exterior and Porfirio Diaz Street

    Before we lose ourselves entirely within the labyrinthine aisles of the market, let us take a moment to consider our geographical and historical context. We are situated just off Porfirio Diaz Street, a vibrant and bustling…

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  3. 3The Native Corn and Masa Stations

    As we navigate the bustling corridors of Mercado Sanchez Pascuas, our attention must first be drawn to the foundation of Mesoamerican civilization. I am speaking, of course, about corn. …

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  4. 4Jugos Angelita: A Generational Institution

    We have now arrived at one of the true institutional landmarks within Mercado Sanchez Pascuas. This is the legendary juice stand known as Super Jugos Angelita. …

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  5. 5The Art of the Oaxacan Tamale

    Just a few steps away from the refreshing oasis of the juice stand, we find ourselves enveloped in a distinctly different, deeply comforting aroma. This is the domain of the tamale vendors. …

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  6. 6Deconstructing Mole Negro

    Having tasted the mole negro within the tamale, we must now dedicate a moment to academically deconstruct this extraordinary sauce, often rightfully referred to as the king of all moles. Oaxaca is geographically and culturally…

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  7. 7Chapulines and Pre-Hispanic Proteins

    As we circle back toward the central aisles of Mercado Sanchez Pascuas, I draw your attention to the vendors selling massive woven baskets piled high with small, reddish brown mounds. Do not be alarmed as you draw nearer and…

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  8. 8Mercado Sanchez Pascuas

    As we conclude our audio tour and prepare to exit Mercado Sanchez Pascuas, I invite you to take one final, lingering look around this extraordinary space. We have journeyed through the foundational elements of Mesoamerican…

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What is Mercado Sanchez Pascuas?

Mercado Sanchez Pascuas is a place in Oaxaca · Mexico with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationOaxaca · Mexico
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates17.0812, -96.7191
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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