Bianca Graulau is a Puerto Rican journalist who has written extensively (muckrack.com/bianca-graulau) on marginalised communities and the environment with a focus on the Americas. This video (by and of her) looks at the impact of tourism in Oaxaca Mexico, and is a really deft piece of work highlighting the challenges writers can face reporting comprehensively on some of the issues around tourism.
While I can’t speak to the situation specific to Oaxaca, though take my word for it they’re a big deal in Southeast Asia lol, but these challenges are global, and sometimes I don’t think general readers really understand just how much self-censorship is required by the writer to avoid issues such as harassment, arrest, and deportation—even when writing about a supposed soft issue like tourism.
Anyways, if you have an interest in this kinda thing, it is definitely worth the 20 minutes of your time you’ll need to watch it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLEuid8jUhQ
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We are in Puerto Vallarta for the next five weeks. Looking for all types of tips from food, drinks, and things to do. Many thanks for your suggestions! Looking to hear from the Travel Massive community.
Eric!!! Good to see you Mex-side!! If you make it to Oaxaca later, please look me up! I'll be back there Dec 14 onwards!
I've only been to Vallarta a couple of times, but... had some of the best cocktails of my life at El Colibrí Cocktail Bar! Amazing ambiance, delcious drinks!! highly recommended!
Also, for a fun sunset experience - reserve a pool table (sitting IN the shallow pool) for sunset at Ventas (Ik, Mar y Vino, Noroc). Decent drinks and food.. more there for the fun, atmosphere and view! :)
Hope you have fun! Vallarta's a beautiful spot!
Hey Ian, long time no...... Thanks for sharing this. I don't see us getting to Oaxaca but you never know. We'll be in Mexico City in January after we get back from Thailand. Thanks for the tips, we'll certainly take a look. Hope you are doing well. Eric
Hola!
I Love PV, and have been many times... Zona Romantica is my fav, especially after 2-3 blocks from the playa, you get into real neighborhoods of locals. A great food truck loved by locals: Tacos El Moreno (this and all spots are on google maps). Locals small market: Mercado Emiliano Zapata. Riverside openair dining: Balam Balam.
Happy hour on beach front is lower quality mostly, yet having your feet in the sand is a bonus!
Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing this Bryon. We've been eating really well and always welcome additional recommendations.