Anyone planning a trip to Oaxaca should be sure to pay a visit to Planeta.com, an award winning website with an informed sensitivity to ecotourism and responsible travel. It's creative force is longtime Oaxaca resident Ron Mader, journalist, photographer, and friend to many all over world.

As Ron explains: "Created in 1994, Planeta.com is a handcrafted website aimed at travelers and locals alike who share a common vision of eco-friendly, people-friendly and place-friendly travel."

Here's a direct link to Ron's helpful tips for visitors to Oaxaca:

http://www.planeta.com/oaxaca.html

But you'll find much much more to discover at Planeta, not least of all the wonderful photographs. So take Ron's advice and "Poke around. There are countless ways to participate!"