Fallen trees, collapsed roofs, potholes in roads, and power outages are some of the damage caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Dalila’s cloud bands through the Oaxaca Coast region. The damage caused by the rain and gusty winds was reported in the municipalities of San Pedro Pochutla, Santa María Tonameca, San Pedro Mixtepec, Pinotepa […]
Puerto Escondido’s connectivity is strengthened with four domestic flights and one international flight: Sectur Oaxaca
The State Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) reminds us that the Oaxacan Coast Route is currently connected to four domestic destinations and one international destination via the Puerto Escondido Airport. Thus, flights operate to Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, as well as to Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA), with airlines such as Viva, Aeroméxico, and Volaris. […]
Man executed in Puerto Escondido! He was found with gunshot wounds near the Rapid Inn motel.
This Tuesday morning, Puerto Escondido was once again the scene of the violence rocking various regions of Oaxaca. Law enforcement agencies responded to an emergency report after finding a man dead with gunshot wounds near the Aeropuerto neighborhood, a few meters from the Rapid Inn motel. The victim remains unknown. According to initial official reports, […]
When is Guelaguetza 2025 and how can I watch it live? Oaxaca’s biggest festival.
Guelaguetza 2025, considered the highest cultural expression of the state of Oaxaca, will be celebrated on Monday, July 21st and 28th in its traditional format of “Lunes del Cerro” (Monday of the Hill) and its “Octave” (Eighth). This edition will include more than 140 cultural, artistic, gastronomic, and commercial activities in various public spaces throughout […]
It is the richest family in Oaxaca, the origin of their fortune is unknown and it is suspected that they are millionaires thanks to corruption.
In the heart of southern Mexico, one family inspires equal parts admiration, mystery, and controversy: the Monteagudos. With a fortune that places them among the richest in Oaxaca, their story is surrounded by mysteries, silences, and suspicions that have fueled rumors for decades. Unlike other business dynasties that boast about their achievements, the Monteagudos are […]
Inflation is accelerating; Oaxaca is the third most expensive state in the country.
In May, the state of Oaxaca ranked third in the country, recording an average increase of 1.1% across all basic goods and merchandise in just one month, according to the National Consumer Price Index released today by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). According to the list of states and cities with the […]
Oaxaca student festival ends in brawl
A student protest at the Oaxaca Institute of Technology (ITO) ended in a brawl with five injured youths in the state capital. The incident was reported when two rival gangs infiltrated the student celebration and began attacking each other, until a confrontation broke out in Jardín Madero Park. The party ended and a battle erupted, […]
Serious accident reported on the Oaxaca-Puerto Escondido highway; woman dies
This afternoon, a tragic car accident occurred on the highway leading from Oaxaca to the coastal region, where a Hyundai pickup truck collided head-on with a crash bar. Source: milenio
Controversy over teenage and children’s weddings while drinking alcohol in Oaxaca
A video circulating on social media showing children drinking beer at a teenage wedding in the San Juanito Yosocani community on the Oaxaca coast sparked controversy and outrage. In the video, the child, approximately 10 years old, is seen participating in the “pumpkin dance.” Afterward, he receives a beer and a soda. You may be […]
The most beautiful secret gardens in Oaxaca that seem like they’re straight out of a fairy tale (and almost no one knows about)
Oaxaca is one of the most beautiful states in Mexico and holds gardens that few know about, but that many dream of discovering. They’re ideal for getting lost or finding yourself amidst aromas, colors, and tranquility. We’ll show you the most beautiful secret gardens you should visit in Oaxaca: Gardens of the Quinta Real de […]