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Mercado benito juárez

16 reviews of Mercado benito juárez

Colors and smells

The market in Oaxaca in the state of the same name, has the unique distinction of being the first market on your trip from Mexico City to Chiapas where you find Mayan culture. The characteristics, the products...everything is so different from colonial-style Puebla or the coastal cities. The most popular treat in the Oaxaca market are "chapulines," red roasted crickets in a plastic bag, seasoned with salt, lemon, and a pinch of spice.

Another regional product is red chili peppers which are sold dried and are part of some of the region's more spicy dishes. The market itself is the same since the 17th century. The market actually reminds me a lot of ones I saw in Guatemala, both in the look and way of speaking: "what're you having," "we've got chapulines," there's tequila," "chilis over here"...the same rhythm throughout the entire market.


Besides fruits and vegetables, you'll find plenty of to-go food ready to take back to the hotel or to enjoy right there on one of the little tables. It's a great way to spend a moment enjoying the activity of the market, the calls of the people, and the atmosphere charged with colors and smells.
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Not for squeamish, recommended for the rest.

No apto para remilgados, recomendable para el resto.

Bienvenidos al sur. Después de varias semanas viajando por el norte y centro de México, llegué a Oaxaca. Era mi toma de contacto con la zona maya y comencé explorando sus mercados. Como no podía ser de otra manera, el color lo inunda todo, pero en este mercado además, las mujeres te "cantan" sus productos. Las galerías están sucias y húmedas, como se espera de un lugar que no está pensado para el turismo. Éso, que puede ser para muchos un punto bastante negativo en un lugar en el que se vende comida, en realidad le da un toque de autenticidad, recuerda a cómo eran las cosas en el pasado. En sus pasillos se pueden encontrar las frutas y verduras propias del clima tropical, además de piezas de carne que no se ven normalmente en los mercados modernos, insectos comestibles y otros productos de origen animal que no alcancé a averiguar qué eran. Entre mis favoritos están los chapulines (una especie de grillos-saltamontes) que se suelen comer cuando a uno le apetece picotear algo. Se sirven fritos y aderezados con limón y sal. Muy típicos de esta zona. Es la versión maya de los cucuruchos de patatas fritas en Cádiz. Por esta región abundan los tamales, así que si ves a alguien vendiéndolos te recomiendo que los pruebes. Están buenísimos, sobre todo los de mole.
Welcome to the South. After several weeks traveling through northern and central Mexico, I came to Oaxaca. It was my making contact with the Maya area and began exploring its markets. How could it be otherwise, color is everywhere, but in this market well, women will "sing" their products. The galleries are dirty and wet, as expected from a place that does not cater for tourism. That can be for many a rather negative point in a place that sold food, actually gives a touch of authenticity, remember how things were in the past. In the halls you can find fruits and vegetables that grow in the tropical climate, as well as pieces of meat that are not normally seen in modern markets, edible insects and other animal products that I could not figure out what they were. Among my favorites are the grasshoppers (a species of crickets, grasshoppers) that are usually eaten when one would want to pick something. Served fried and seasoned with lemon and salt. Very typical of this area. It is the Mayan version of the cones of chips in Cadiz. For this region abound tamales, so if you see someone selling them I recommend you to try. Are delicious, especially the mole. [If you want to know more about this culinary tour of Mexico: http://www.zaiaragon.com/blog/proyectos/mision-tortillas/]
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The best raw material

La mejor materia prima

En este mercado los ojos no saben dónde mirar. Semillas, chiles, quesos, chocolate, hierbas, carnes y artesanías están mezcladas con artículos chinos pero eso no le quita encanto. No te vayas sin probar los tamales de frijol o un tejate, una bebida con maíz y rosita de cacao. Tampoco sin quesillo o chile chilhuacle o de agua.
In this market the eyes do not know where to look. Seeds, chilies, cheese, chocolate, herbs, meats and artisan estn mixed with Chinese articles but that does not detract charm. Do not leave without trying the bean tamales or tejate, a drink with corn and cocoa rosita. Nor without quesillo or chile chilhuacle or water.
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discovery

découverte

Dans le centre historique de la ville de Oaxaca le marché est un excellent moyen de se mélanger aux habitants locaux et de découvrir les traditions ainsi que les spécialités culinaire de la région. Le marché est quasiment toujours bondé, car on y trouve absolument de tout. En effet, il y a des vendeurs en tout genre, artisanat, textile, restauration etc. plein de vie, le marché de Oaxaca est incontournable dans votre visite du centre ville. Bonne balade!
In the historic center of the city of Oaxaca market is a great way to mingle with locals and learn about the traditions and culinary specialties of the region. The market is almost always crowded because there are absolutely everything. Indeed, there are sellers of all kinds, crafts, textile, food etc.. full of life, market Oaxaca is a must on your visit to the city center. Good ride!
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Grasshoppers on the market

Chapulines en el mercado

No se trata de encontrarte un chapulín en el mercado, vivo y haciendo cri, cri cri... sino de toda una industria en base a estos insectos fritos que se consumen y venden a granel. Como si estuvieras en un mercado chino, las mujeres indígenas vendedoras de estos pequeños insectos, mas que crujientes, te ofrecen una cucharada para que los pruebes y te animes a comprarlos. La verdad, desconozco su precio y también su sabor, pero no cabe duda que es una industria centenaria que aún conserva consumidores.
It is not about finding one chapuln market, living and doing cri, cri cri ... but an entire industry based on these fried insects consumed and sold in bulk. Like you're in a Chinese market, indigenous women selling these pequeos insects, rather than crisp, offer a spoonful to try them and you will be encouraged to buy them. I really do not know its price and also the taste, but no doubt it is a centuries retains an industry consumers.
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A market full of tpicas food, super...

Um mercado cheio de comidas típicas, ...

Um mercado cheio de comidas típicas, super colorido e sem dúvida merece uma parada! Lá encontramos os famosos chapolinis para comer!
A market full of tpicas food, super colorful and undoubtedly worth a stop! L found the famous chapolinis to eat!
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Love enters the mouth.

El amor entra por la boca.

El amor entra por la boca.
Love enters the mouth.
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You"ll be surprised

Te sorprenderás

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Te sorprenderás con la venta de Artesanias, chocolate, mole, ropa típica y unas deliciosas aguas de sabores, mmmm que ricasss.
You will be surprised with the sale of Crafts, chocolate, mole, typical clothes and delicious waters of flavors, mmmm that ricasss.
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The best food, cheap, good, like the...

La mejor comida

Excellent
Barata, buena, igual a los alrededores pueden comer muy rico, pero aquí lo hacen muy rico y buen precio y donde pueden encontrar desde una torta hasta platillos más elaborados y de toda la región.
The best food, cheap, good, like the surroundings can eat very rich, but here they make it very rich and good price and where you can find from a cake to more elaborate dishes and from the entire region.
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A wonder of typical smells and flavors....

Una maravilla de olores y sabores típicos.

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Hay mucho que probar: quesillo, aguas, chocolate y moles de todos colores y picantes.
A wonder of typical smells and flavors. There is much to try: quesillo, waters, chocolate and moles of all colors and spicy.
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Benito Juarez Market

Mercado Benito Juárez

Los mercados de Oaxaca son toda una experiencia de color, olor, sabor y convivencia.
The markets of Oaxaca are an experience of color, smell, taste and conviviality.
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Do not miss it, it's an impeccable place

No se lo pueden perder, es un lugar impecable

Excellent
No se lo pueden perder, es un lugar impecable
You can not miss it, it"s a perfect place :)
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Magnificent

Magnífico

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Magnífico
Magnificent
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You can find coffee, crafts, everything a little.

Se encuentra café, artesanía, de todo un poco.

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Se encuentra café, artesanía, de todo un poco.
You can find coffee, crafts, everything a little.
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color, smell and taste

Color, olor y sabor.

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Color, olor y sabor.
color, smell and taste
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