Oaxaca – Guelaguetza Festival

Oaxaca is a city of profound cultural layers, and there is no moment where those layers are more vibrant than during the Guelaguetza Festival. Known locally as the Lunes del Cerro, this is North America’s largest indigenous celebration—a breathtaking explosion of dance, music, and ancestral pride. 

When you aren’t swept up in the rhythms of the Guelaguetza, you’ll be exploring the ancestral foundations of Mexico. Go behind the scenes into the sun-drenched private studios of the Ocotlán Valley, where master artisans—from weavers to woodcarvers—invite you to witness the alchemy of their craft. Climb the silent, mountaintop ruins of Monte Albán and wander the mural-lined cobblestones of Jalatlaco, Oaxaca's oldest and most artistic neighborhood. Each day is a curated culinary pilgrimage, taking you from the aromatic chaos of the local markets to the candlelight elegance of Casa Oaxaca, ensuring you experience the valley’s world-renowned cuisine.