The National Fund for Tourism Development (Fonatur) has launched a new public bidding process for the sale of land in Bahías de Huatulco, Oaxaca, with the aim of fostering tourism, commercial, and residential projects in one of the country’s most prominent beach destinations. The call for bids covers various lots situated within the Huatulco Centro […]
10 Houses in Puerto Escondido Where Architecture Complements the Sea
Talking about Puerto Escondido is no longer just about perfect waves, endless sunsets, and beach days. In recent years, this corner of Oaxaca has also become one of the most fascinating destinations for contemporary architecture in Mexico. Surrounded by jungle, the Pacific Ocean, and tropical vegetation, both national and international architecture studios have found the […]
Oaxaca: Protest over the Disappearance of Roxana López, a Triqui Engineer
On May 20, 2026, three months will have passed since the disappearance of engineer Roxana López Martínez, a member of the Triqui community of San Martín Itunyoso. During a protest held in the state capital to demand that she be found alive, various organizations denounced the alarming rate of disappearances among Indigenous women in the […]
“Las Ausentes” (The Absent Ones), a book that brings visibility to the disappearance of indigenous and Afro-Mexican women in Oaxaca, is presented.
“Writing Las Ausentes meant confronting the truth and the memory of Indigenous and Afro-Mexican women who are unnamed and who live invisible to a racist state and nation,” said Ñuu Savi journalist Juana García during the book’s presentation. García, along with Binnizá journalist Diana Manzo, presented their book Las Ausentes at the Graphic Arts Institute […]
The date for the 2026 Mezcal Fair in Oaxaca has been announced; find out when it will be and what activities will take place.
The Oaxaca Ministry of Economic Development announced the dates for the 2026 Mezcal Fair, one of the most anticipated events during the Guelaguetza festival. Activities will include exhibitions of coffee, crafts, and Oaxacan cuisine. If you don’t want to miss any details, we recommend taking note of the following information. During Governor Salomón Jara’s press […]
Guelaguetza 2026: When do tickets go on sale for Oaxaca’s biggest festival?
The Guelaguetza is Oaxaca’s most representative festival, a space to share the state’s rich cultural, artistic, and gastronomic heritage; a celebration that reflects the cultural diversity and pride of Oaxacan roots. In 2026, the grand Oaxacan festival, also known as “Lunes del Cerro” (Monday on the Hill), will take place between July 20th and 27th, […]
SICT promotes the creation of artisan routes in Oaxaca
The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) of the Mexican government announced the continuation of the Artisanal Roads Program in the state of Oaxaca, with an investment of 1,298.45 million pesos, aimed at strengthening connectivity and regional development in various communities. This year, work will be carried out on 201 kilometers of artisanal roads, […]
Marijuana is being sold hidden in sweets and cigarettes in the heart of Oaxaca’s Historic Center
Members of a gang that has been selling drugs, even disguised as candy, in the city of Oaxaca and the Central Valleys region are under investigation by the State Attorney General’s Office following a raid on a house on Crespo Street in the historic center of Oaxaca City. More than 30 kilos of marijuana, along […]
Oaxaca is preparing for the biggest Guelaguetza in recent years
More than 140 activities, parades, concerts, fairs, mezcal, gastronomy, and traditions during July The Government of Oaxaca presented the official program for “July, Month of the Guelaguetza 2026,” an edition that seeks to solidify its position as one of the most extensive and representative in recent years. During the announcement at the Government Palace, Governor […]
Air Canada will connect Vancouver with Puerto Escondido
Air Canada will open a new route between Vancouver, Canada, and Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, during the 2026-2027 winter season, the Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur Oaxaca) announced. The international connection will operate from December 7, 2026, to April 10, 2027, with flights scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. According to Sectur Oaxaca, the new route […]