Take a look at this B&B where your hostess, Linda Hanna, is an American ex-pat who knows the Oaxaca art scene very well: www.folkartfantasy.com. For a small in-town hotel owned and operated by a local family headed by Ignacio (Chencho) and Sra.Lydia who along with their adult children have years and years of hotel experience try: www.mexonline.com/chencho.htm. An in-town slightly upscale B&B, locally owned and operated by Oscar Carrizosa: www.casacrespo.com. Our favorite guide to all the delights of Oaxaca and environs is Pablo Gonzalez, whose mom was from Chicago and whose dad is a long-time Zapotec tour-guide. Pablo is exceptionally well versed in all you want to know about local pre-history, colonial history, the best local artisans, eco-tourism, and bird watching. He seems to know everyone and how to find out whatever you may want to know. You can reach Pablo at marsch@prodigy.net.mx. You can be in touch with us directly at oaxntp@aol.com.