Over 100 miles southwest of Oaxaca City, Costa Chica offers an escape from Mexico's busy cities and more popular beaches. Now connected by a new superhighway to the state's capital, it's easier than ever to discover the world-class surf, design-forward hotels, and natural beauty that make Costa Chica stand out. Out now: National Geographic’s #BestOfTheWorld 2026 list features the most exciting, authentic, and immersive destinations in travel right now. See the full list: https://on.natgeo.com/4o

Indigenous women in Oaxaca state, in southern Mexico, are using the sun 😎 to cook their food. The Zapotec women have swapped wood fires and gas for stoves that use reflective panels to concentrate the sun’s rays. 🎧 How we can change the food system to make our habits more sustainable? https://bbc.in/4qPSIiP | BBC World Service

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