Sofia Mendez

Sofia Mendez is a cultural writer and editor who has called Oaxaca City home for over a decade. Her work focuses on the intersection of tourism, sustainability, and indigenous culture.

Sofia writes the travel guides on this site: trip planning, safety and logistics, and the cultural context around mezcal.

She is also the lead author of our "Oaxaca Travel Guides," helping visitors navigate everything from the chaos of Dia de Muertos to finding the best mole in the city. Her goal is to help travelers respect local customs while having a life-changing trip.