Oaxaca is located in the southeast of the country.

The state of Oaxaca is the most complete tourist destination in the country. In this vast area -more than 93,000 square kilometers-, you will find beaches, mountains, forest and valleys; precolombian arqueological sites, colonial architecture, all the conveniencies of the modern world, century old traditions and endless folklore.

The strong presence of indigenous people is manifested in 16 different groups that maintain languages and centuries old life styles; in the eight regions (Valles Centrales, Sierra Norte, Sierra Sur, Cañada, Costa, Mixteca, región del Papaloápam and Istmo de Tehuantepec) that divide the territory of the state are located the mixtec and the zapotec cultures, foundation of the most developed civilization of precolombian America.

All Mexicans and foreign citizens, alike, are invited to participate in these events to learn about and reflect on Mexico’s past.