How many of the eight regions of Oaxaca can you name?

July 2025 Hello How many of the eight regions of Oaxaca can you name? Most people know the coast or the city, but this state is vast, layered, and full of stories. In this issue of The Eye, we take a closer look at the regions that shape Oaxaca’s identity—from Papaloapan to the Costa, from valleys to sierras. Our writers delve into the history, food, and complexity of these places, and what they reveal about Oaxaca as a whole. As always, thank you for reading—and for joining us in exploring Mexico. Be sure to follow The Eye on Facebook and Instagram Jane Bauer - Editor Share This Email   Share This Email   Share This Email Latest Issue Online Editor's Letter A Land in Between: The Istmo de Tehuantepec By Randy Jackson The Eight Regions of Oaxaca Ancient Answers to a Modern Food Crisis? Look to the Sierra Sur By Kary Vannice Protect the Ocean Aim for a plastic-free vacation! Be sure to travel with a refillable water bottle rather than buying individual plastic bottles. Most restaurants and hotels are happy to refill for you from large jugs of filtered water.   From the Archives August 2016  Mushroom Summer By Jane Bauer   The Eye Huatulco theeyehuatulco@gmail.com www.TheEyeHuatulco.com Connect with us