No trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, is complete without a tour of the area’s food. I’m not normally a foodie at home, but when I travel, I love to taste the local flavor, and Mexico is no exception. Spices, sauces and seafood, all served up with extra care and attention.
Here were some of the highlights of my culinary exploration:
Seafood: It only makes sense that seafood is a main staple on menus around Huatulco. Although I didn’t see any fishing boats while I was in the area, there was seafood available at every meal. This particular platter had shrimp, lobster, crab and a couple types of fish. One of the more unusual things I got to taste while I was in Huatulco was shark, which came in a samosa-type of appetizer. I’m not a big meat fan, but I do like seafood, and, except for the standard pieces of fish, I really enjoyed the freshness and flavor of the seafood I ate.
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Nothing says chilax like a casual meeting spot to shuck oysters, drink a beer and play video poker. Downplayed and able to accommodate large gatherings and solo venturers, Shuck’s is a 
