Formal tourism in Oaxaca in figures and scars

In the incandescent theater of Mexican tourism, where each state competes for a place in the traveler’s spotlight, Oaxaca is forging ahead not only with its mestizo soul, its colorful markets, its ritual mezcal, and its timeless dances, but also with an economic muscle that rarely receives the recognition it deserves: formal employment in the […]

Executives of Misión Hotels arrested for multimillion-dollar fraud in Oaxaca

The Oaxaca State Attorney General’s Office (FGEO), in coordination with the Mexico City Attorney General’s Office, successfully executed an arrest warrant against Roberto “N,” Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Director of Hoteles Misión, and Gerardo “N,” director of Miscorpus S.A. de C.V., for the crime of fraud exceeding 45 million pesos. The […]

First case of screwworm confirmed in a horse in Oaxaca

The Secretariat for Agri-Food Promotion and Rural Development (Sefader) of the State of Oaxaca confirmed the first case of screwworm infection in a horse in the municipality of Matías Romero Avendaño, following a diagnosis made by the National Service of Agri-Food Health, Safety, and Quality (Senasica). In response to this case, authorities deployed a team […]

Mass poisoning reported in Puerto Escondido and Tlalixtac, Oaxaca

People have reported mass poisonings in two parts of Oaxaca: Puerto Escondido and Tlalixtac de Cabrera, sparking outrage, primarily on social media. In Puerto Escondido, a demonstration was held in which animal rights activists blamed the carnitas restaurant La Michoacana, claiming that they gave poisoned bones to stray dogs roaming around the business. Therefore, they […]

Oaxaca and Carrizalillo Beach are among the Travelers’ Choice top 10.

The Oaxaca Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) announced that the state capital and Carrizalillo Beach in Puerto Escondido were recognized in the 2025 Best of the Best Travelers’ Choice Awards, hosted by the Tripadvisor platform. These awards recognize excellence in travel and are given to destinations, hotels, restaurants, and activities favored by travelers around the world, […]

When is Guelaguetza 2025? Oaxaca’s biggest festival

Mexico is a country known for the immense wealth of traditions, culture, and cuisine that surround us. Some states stand out more than others, as they have taken it upon themselves to keep all these traditions and customs alive. Oaxaca is not only one of the states with the most tourism in the country, it […]

CNTE marches in Oaxaca and confirms indefinite strike for May 15

Approximately 15,000 teachers from Section 22 of the CNTE marched this Thursday in commemoration of Labor Day, after which they delivered the state’s 69-point petition. Various unions, such as the Bureaucrats and Health unions, also did the same, criticizing the performance of Governor Salomón Jara Cruz. The teachers marched from the intersection of the Viguera […]