What kind of cities are San Cristobal and Oaxaca? Are there internet cafes/theaters/etc?
Along with all the NGOs and open air markets offering indigenous crafts and farm fresh food, the cities of both San Cristobal and Oaxaca have businesses catering to most every traveler’s need. There are numerous inexpensive hostels, pricey hotels, internet cafes, a bookstore that offers English books, several small movie theaters that show Mexican and US releases and international films, and even newly constructed US-style superstores. There are a handful of restaurants offering international food, such as Chinese, Italian, and Indian, and great Mexican restaurants. Those doing peace camp or solidarity work should check out Junax.
