The coast of Oaxaca in southern Mexico

Last weekend, Cristina, Marc and I got back from a trip to the coast of Oaxaca (pronounced "waháka") in the south of Mexico. I'm still reeling from the abundance of natural beauty, amazing wildlife, uncrowded beaches, laid-back atmosphere and indigenous flavour that we saw and experienced. It was definitely my kind of holiday. Simple accommodation, outdoor activities, heaps of exploring, and plenty of photographic opportunities.

These are some of the things we discovered:

Local beaches

Rereshing spots

Fishing villages

Ecological bungalows

Big waves

Pelicans in action

Stunning sunsets

Empty beaches

Palm-fringed coasts

Dolphin spotting

Simple living

Friendly locals

Dreamy beaches

Pacific breakers

Interesting flora

Swimming with large sea turtles

Mexican villages

Mangrove tours

Peaceful lagoons

Sleeping crocodiles

Mexican colour

Incredible views

Endless white sands

Boys with boats

Local refreshment

Beach rides

Churches in squares

Small ports

Surfers

Adrenalin-packed activities

Rainbow colours

Jungly forests

Amazing waterfalls

Tasty food

Close encounters with iguanas

Oaxacan crafts

... and many more Oaxacan delights!