Puerto Escondido, located on the Pacific coast in Oaxaca, is one of the most important tourist destinations in Mexico. Known for its beaches with crystal-clear waters and strong waves, it is a favorite place for both national and international tourists, especially surfers. In addition to surfing, other popular activities in the coastal city are excursions […]
Marquesoteras, women beat, bake and dance to unite and celebrate the festivals of two Zapotec towns in Oaxaca
On the Day of the Marquesoteras, the women who beat, bake and dance during the preparation of the bread known as marquesote, two Zapotec towns of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec reaffirm their ancestral brotherhood, guided by their patron saints, Santiago Apóstol and Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Every 24th of July, just one day before the […]
Actress Ángeles Cruz expelled from Guelaguetza for protesting against insecurity in Oaxaca
On July 17, the community of Lázaro Cárdenas, belonging to the municipality of San Miguel el Grande, in Oaxaca, was attacked by armed men who burned houses and set fire to the Yukunino forest. The Oaxacan filmmaker Ángeles Cruz called for help to the state and federal authorities; however, the response never came, so she […]
Oaxaca Takes Off with Volaris New Tourism Promotion Strategy
On the eve of the first Monday of the Guelaguetza Hill 2024, on a Sunday marked by enthusiasm and collaboration, the Government of Oaxaca, through the Ministry of Tourism, launched a new tourism promotion campaign in collaboration with the airline Volaris. Chaired by the Secretary of Tourism, Saymi Pineda Velasco, the event highlighted the importance […]
Oaxaca Mezcal Fair 2024
The Mezcal Fair 2024 is one of the most anticipated events of the year. As part of the Guelaguetza celebrations, this event brings together more than 70 Mezcal brands. Oaxaca is the state with the highest production of Mezcal in Mexico, with about 91%. It is a drink that is deeply rooted in the culture […]
Oaxaca: Triple execution in Puerto Escondido
This Wednesday, July 17, three men were shot dead in the city and tourist destination of Puerto Escondido, Costa region. It is presumed that they were cockfighters. The violent incident occurred in the Costa Chica subdivision. The bodies were left next to a Nissan truck, with license plate number HG-9039-C. The attackers used high-caliber weapons. […]
The Earth Festival begins, Expoferia del Barro in Oaxaca 2024
Visitors will have the opportunity to admire and acquire a wide variety of clay pieces from six municipalitiesWith 16 stands, 32 artisans will show the cultural and artistic wealth of their communities Tlalixtac de Cabrera, Oax. July 16, 2024.- The Secretariat of Interculturality, Indigenous and Afro-Mexican Peoples and Communities of the State Government (SIPCIA), invites […]
New migrant caravan from Central America is on the horizon; it will be the fifth to cross Oaxaca
In the Guatemalan town of Tecún Umán, hundreds of migrants are calling to participate in a new caravan that aims to enter Mexican territory, passing through the region of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, in Oaxaca. The migrants, explains the coordinator of the Center for Human Dignity, Luis Rey García Villagrán, plan to begin their walk […]
Mexico’s Cervantino Festival presents its 52nd edition with Brazil and Oaxaca as guests
The International Cervantino Festival (FIC) of Guanajuato presented its 52nd edition on Tuesday at an event held at the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City, where it was announced that Brazil and the Mexican state of Oaxaca will be this year’s guests of honor. The presentation of the festival’s program, which will be held […]
Suspected killer of Canadian tourist arrested in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Oaxaca (FGEO) arrested the alleged person responsible for the murder of a Canadian tourist in Puerto Escondido, identified by the name of Victor Masson. After the murder, the Municipal Police notified the State Attorney’s Office, so the case was taken over by the Regional Vice-Attorney’s Office of […]