The 10 Best Festivals in Oaxaca

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Who doesn’t like freebies? I do, and that’s why this is one of my favourite holidays in Oaxaca.I know it’s not the most important part of the holiday but it makes it quite exciting. So the basic story is that on the fourth Friday of lent people recreate a bible passage in which a Samaritan woman gave Jesus…

Mariana G.

Samaritana

I’ve visited Oaxaca twice for Dia de Muertos and I can’t imagine a better place to participate in the festivities. The city is positively hopping with vendors and parades and the decorations and ofrendas are amazing! We usually go to the Pantheon General on the night of Nov. 1, where the locals are celebrating…

Renee E.

Día de Muertos

If you come to Oaxaca for holidays, you can’t miss the Noche de Rabanos. It’s an annual event dedicated to the carving of oversized radishes that has been celebrated since the late 1800’s on Dec. 23. Back in the day farmers would carve the radishes (which were introduced by the Spanish) as a way to attract…

Mariana G.

Noche de Rábanos

If you come during the Guelaguetza time to Oaxaca you can’t miss this!Seriously it’s a beautiful show but it hasn’t changed much, I remember coming when I was a kid and when I went last year it looked pretty much the same, for the locals it can be boring. Still you should see this show, beautiful music with…