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When people ask about the best time to visit Oaxaca, they often expect one answer. But spring — April through early June — has its own kind of beauty. It’s not the coolest season. It’s not the busiest. It doesn’t have the intensity of Día de Muertos or the drama of Guelaguetza. What it has is light, color, and space. Trees in Bloom. Photos by Ana Paula Fuentes. Is Oaxaca Hot in Spring? Yes. By late morning, the sun is strong. May especially can feel intense in the middle o

Christmas in Oaxaca looks different depending on where you’re standing. In my home it is a mix of colors and flavors, shared traditions, and funky little details from our multicultural family — like pepparkakor at the breakfast table. For guests, it’s lights in the streets, warm nights, food everywhere, and a slower rhythm that feels like a break from everything back home. For me , as a host, it’s a mix of preparation, rushed times, and small scenes that don’t always make i

I discovered wedding planning totally by accident about 13 years ago — and only once — thanks to my lovely guests Andy and Poppy, who stayed at El Diablo y la Sandía. One morning over tea, they casually announced: “We’re getting married in Oaxaca… in one week. Twenty-five guests are coming. Nothing is planned yet.” Our famous breakfast table were guests have a moment to interact with each other. And just to clarify, I am not  a wedding planner. I’m just a curious, helpful B&

Well… I Didn’t — Until He Took Over My Kitchen in Oaxaca** Most people discover Gordon Ramsay on TV. I discovered him when I happily offered my kitchen for free — because I love sharing it. It was actually my friend who insisted I should charge him, since renting out my whole B&B for a filming day meant I couldn’t host any guests… and at that point, I still had no idea who this Gordon person even was. Gordon Ramsey using my blown glass pitcher from Tlaquepaque The Phone Call

Setting up the altar: flowers, colored papers, fruit. Oaxaca during Día de Muertos  is chaos wrapped in color. The streets swell with tourists, parades block the avenues, and the city hums with a kind of energy that’s both beautiful and exhausting. This year, I found myself feeling more overwhelmed than enchanted. Between the endless traffic, the constant sound of bands marching past, and the new wave of painted faces, flower crowns and the new James Bond movie style parade,

How childhood mornings making breakfast for guests, a promise in Spain, and a shared dream led to the creation of El Diablo y La Sandía — a boutique bed and breakfast in Oaxaca inspired by culture, design, and connection. The Famous breakfasts at El Diablo y la Sandía The Beginnings of El Diablo y La Sandía 🍉😈 Ever since I was a child, nothing made me happier than having guests stay at our home. My parents had traveled a lot when they were young, so we often hosted friends

Some stories begin with a plan. Others begin with a twist of fate. Mine began with both. My journey started with the renowned El Diablo y La Sandía  — my first hotel, a place full of laughter and good food, that quickly became one of Oaxaca´s favorites. 5 Years later, I opened a second location, Boca del Monte , and poured my soul into it. Then, unexpectedly, everything changed. The building’s owner decided to reclaim the property, and I had to walk away from something I h