Holy Week is fast approaching, and if you haven’t made plans yet, here’s one you’re sure to love, at least for the first weekend of the holiday season: a fair in Oaxaca! On Sunday, March 29th, the first weekend of Holy Week, the 24th annual Tejate Fair will be held in San Andrés Huayápam, Oaxaca. […]
Tourism boosts Oaxaca with an economic impact of 293 million pesos during the holiday weekend
Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) anticipates high tourist influx and hotel occupancy exceeding 72 percent in three state destinations. During the holiday weekend commemorating the 220th anniversary of Benito Juárez’s birth, the Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) estimates a cumulative economic impact of 293 million pesos in three of the state’s main tourist destinations. The […]
Puerto Escondido, ready for Marlin Fest 2026
Puerto Escondido is preparing to welcome anglers from around the world to Marlin Fest 2026, which will take place on March 14th and 15th. This event, which includes the 4th Annual Sport Fishing Tournament, promises to be an unforgettable experience for sea and adventure lovers, solidifying the Oaxacan coast as a leading deep-sea fishing destination. […]
American tourist dies on Puerto Escondido beach; he was hit by a wave and swept out to sea.
A foreign tourist has died, and numerous warning calls and rescues have been carried out as a result of the strong swell affecting the beaches of Puerto Escondido, a tourist destination on the Oaxaca coast. In some cases, the waves have reached five meters in height. In an interview with MILENIO, Godofredo Vásquez, coordinator of […]
After four days of blockade, residents of Colotepec reopen the Oaxaca-Puerto Escondido highway
Last night, residents of 62 communities in Santa María Colotepec reopened the Oaxaca–Puerto Escondido highway after blocking it for four consecutive days. They were demanding that the federal government complete the construction of alternative routes to the highway and provide free access for residents of these communities. The residents were demanding the construction of alternative […]
Two men arrested in Oaxaca accused of drug-related roadblocks in Veracruz
Two men linked to drug-related roadblocks in the state of Veracruz were arrested on the border between Veracruz and Oaxaca, according to the Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office. During the joint security operation between the two states, an operations center belonging to a criminal cell was located, and high-powered weapons were seized. In a statement […]
Tourism boosts Oaxaca with an economic impact of 293 million pesos during the holiday weekend
Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) anticipates high tourist influx and hotel occupancy exceeding 72 percent in three state destinations. During the holiday weekend commemorating the 220th anniversary of Benito Juárez’s birth, the Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) estimates a cumulative economic impact of 293 million pesos in three of the state’s main tourist destinations. The […]
In a style reminiscent of drug cartels: banners bearing the names of legislators appear after they vote against electoral reform in Oaxaca.
The city of Oaxaca awoke on March 12 to banners displaying the names of the state representatives who voted against Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum’s electoral reform. The banners, very similar to the drug cartel banners that frequently appear throughout the country, exposed the Oaxaca legislators belonging to the Labor Party (PT) and the Green Party of […]
Tejate Fair: When and where to enjoy Oaxaca’s traditional drink?
Oaxaca is preparing for one of its most important festivals: the Tejate Fair, one of the most authentic gastronomic experiences in the world. Tejate is emblematic of the state, considered an ancestral beverage, and its fair is held annually, usually between March and April. In 2026, the Tejate Fair will take place on March 29th […]
Oaxaca, among the 8 most violent states in the country
According to the most recent data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP), Mexico has managed to lower its average number of violent deaths from 86.9 to 48.8 per day between October 2024 and February 2026. This trend, highlighted by Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration, places February 2026 as the month with the […]