The Sailfish International Festival generated significant economic benefits for Puerto Escondido, reaching 39,677,000 pesos, reported the Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat. These events, held from November 21 to 23 as part of the San Pedro Mixtepec November Festival, far surpassed last year’s results. During the festival, hotel occupancy reached 59.72 percent, and 16,925 visitors arrived, representing a […]
Oaxaca and Iberdrola Mexico ignite history
The Government of Oaxaca and the energy company Iberdrola México inaugurated the new artistic lighting of the Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude, an initiative that is part of México Brilla (Mexico Shines), a program that combines cutting-edge technology with respect for historical heritage. “Today we celebrate the lighting of the Basilica as part of […]
Ballena Fest 2025: What to do at the Puerto Ángel fair
Get ready for Ballena Fest 2025, an event in the beautiful and paradisiacal bay of Puerto Ángel, on the coast of Oaxaca. This festival pays homage to nature, culture, and tourism, celebrating the spectacular arrival of humpback whales to these crystal-clear waters. It will take place from December 5th to 7th, 2025, in the municipality […]
Residents block highway to the Isthmus of Oaxaca to demand the execution of works
Dozens of residents of Llano Grande blocked the Pan-American Highway, halting all vehicular traffic from the Isthmus region to the city of Oaxaca. Authorities confirmed there are no alternative routes. The residents of Llano Grande demanded that the mayor of Santa María Jalapa del Marqués, Leticia Sibaja Mendoza (Morena party), release funds from Fund III […]
The Government Palace in Oaxaca is fenced off this morning
Early this morning, barricades were put in place in case of any violence. A march by Section 22 of the CNTE teachers’ union, as well as by some feminist groups, is expected in Oaxaca. Both marches are expected to converge on the city’s main square, the Zócalo. Given this situation, and to prevent any violence […]
Up to 90 assaults per month on truckers in Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca; Operation Escalón is being implemented to counteract them.
Since September 15, assaults on truck, passenger, and tourism transport drivers on the Cuacnopalan-Oaxaca highway have been reduced to zero reported cases thanks to the implementation of Operation Escalón along an 84-kilometer stretch. Previously, up to three assaults were reported daily, totaling nearly 90 robberies per month, which resulted in the deaths of two drivers. […]
This magical little town is a refuge from the intense winter cold, just over an hour from Oaxaca.
One of the most sought-after and visited tourist destinations in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca is the magical town of San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula, one of the eleven “Pueblitos Mágicos” (Magical Towns) in the city of Oaxaca (known as “Verde Antequera”). It’s a pivotal point for the Lázaro Cárdenas Plan, implemented by the […]
This is the “secret” beach in Oaxaca that you should know about
Salchi, a tranquil beach in southern Oaxaca, offers a semi-virgin beach, oceanfront hotels, and access to nearby beaches—ideal for getting away from it all. Photo: Frank Coronado. Salchi, also known as Playa Salchi or Bahía Salchi, is one of those places that looks like it came straight out of a tropical postcard, yet remains far […]
From natural paradise to economic engine: the unexpected boom of the Oaxaca coast that is transforming Mexico
Until recently, Oaxaca’s Costa Chica was remote and difficult to access. Known for its famous waves and a string of bohemian and countercultural enclaves, this stretch of wild coastline is defined by nature: migratory whales, endangered sea turtles, some 300 species of endemic birds, phosphorescent lagoons, and impressive Pacific waves. But the relative difficulty of […]
CNTE announces new mobilization for November 25 in Oaxaca
The National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) announced a new mobilization for Tuesday, November 25, in the state of Oaxaca. They indicated that the march will commemorate “arbitrary detentions” that occurred nearly 20 years ago. Why is the CNTE holding another mobilization on November 25? Through a press release shared on social media, the CNTE […]