This guide was a labor of love made in partnership with Ana Paula Fuentes, a long-time local living in Oaxaca. This vibrant city changes far too quickly for me to keep up with, so there's no better person to collaborate with on fave artisanal shops, museums, eateries, and activities than Ana. We've combined our top picks, and of course, the thread binding it all is artisan. We’ve focused on featuring independently run enterprises and places that have a particular dedication to promoting the authentic Oaxaca we love so much.