The woodwork is also recognized internationally. His inspiration is clearly everyday. There are skeletons and devils, because there are parties with skeletons and devils, as Carnival or the Day of the Dead, there are kings and cribs, bands of music, nature and animals. Some common animals (armadillos, iguanas, snails, cats) have been transformed into fantastic creatures: alebrijes, the latest example of the ability of Oaxacan artisans to join tradition and poetic fantasy, creativity and respect for a legacy of centuries. From Oaxaca is easily large cities with prehispanic wonders (Monte Alban, Mitla, Yagul, Lambityeco), Santa María del Tule and its peoples and ancient tree where the magnificent former Dominican convents: Yanhuitlán Teposcolula Coixtlahuaca Tamazulapan , Tlacochahuaya or Tlacolula. Lines flight connects the city in just over half an hour, with the coast havens (Bays of Huatulco, Puerto Escondido) and the new highway Mexico D. F. in less than five hours. Oaxaca is the center of a state overflowing with attractions that expresses the best of all in its capital city, from the magic square formed around the Zócalo, the Plaza designed to live life and see the world, no more effort than choosing the right place at the right distance, accurate and balanced, the Government Palace and the Cathedral.