Guide to Guelaguetza 2024
Guelaguetza 2024 will take place on July 22nd and July 29th, 2024 in Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, México. Learn more about this year’s festival below.
La Guelaguetza also known as Los Lunes Del Cerro is an iconic annual Oaxaca festival taking place in Oaxaca City in July each year.
The event features regional art, food, music, and honors Oaxaca’s 16 ethnic groups with colorful parades, dances, and cultural showcases.
Guelaguetza 2024 Festival
Guelaguetza 2024 will be held on July 22 and 29 at the Guelaguetza Auditorium in Oaxaca, Mexico. The festival features cultural performances, parades, and fairs, including the Mezcal Fair and Festival of Moles.
Visitors from around the world come to Oaxaca for this vibrant festival celebrating the indigenous culture of its eight regions.
Ticket Information for Guelaguetza 2024
Tickets for the Guelaguetza 2024 delegation performances in premium sections are sold out on SuperBoletos. If you didn’t get a ticket, you can still line up on the day of the event for free seating in Sections C and D.
Guelaguetza Ticket Prices:
- Section A: $1510 MXN
- Section B: $1222 MXN
Guelaguetza 2024 Official Program
The Guelaguetza 2024 will features a vibrant lineup of events, staring from July 1st. The state of Oaxaca has revealed the full schedule for the festival.
The announcement took place at Casa Miguel Alemán in Mexico City, where tourism and cultural authorities shared the detailed activities and programs planned for July.
| Event: | Location: | Date/Time: |
|---|---|---|
| Guelaguetza Inauguration 2024 | Plaza de la Danza | July 1st (6 PM) |
| Guelaguetza Convites | Various (Parade Route) | July 6, 12, and 13th (6 PM) |
| Delegation Parade | Fuente de las 8 Regiones to Temple of Santo Domingo | July 20 & 27th (5 PM) |
| Lunes del Cerro Guelaguetza | Guelaguetza Auditorium | July 22 & 29th (10 AM – 5 PM) |
| Artistic and Cultural Expressions | Alameda de León, Barrio de Xochimilco, and Barrio de Jalatlaco | July 3, 7, 10, 17, 24, 31st (5 PM) |
| Bani Stui Gulal (Repetition of the Old) | Guelaguetza Auditorium | July 20 & 27th (8 PM) |
| Donají, The Legend | Guelaguetza Auditorium | July 21 and 28th (8 PM) |
| Gastronomic Tianguis “From My Roots with Their Flavors” | Plaza de la Danza | July 17-21st (10 AM – 10 PM) |
| Mezcal Fair 2024 | Cultural and Convention Center of Oaxaca | July 20-30th (11 AM – 10 PM) |
| Guelaguetza Artisan Fair | Cultural and Convention Center of Oaxaca | July 20-30th (11 AM – 8 PM) |
| Festival of Moles | Gastronomic Center of Oaxaca | July 25-26th (2 PM) |
| Chirimías Gathering | Historic Center and Alameda de León | July 19th (12 PM – 6 PM) |
| Cheese and Quesillo Fair | Reyes Etla Main Square | July 20-22nd (10 AM – 6 PM) |
| Cycling Tour | Various locations | July 25-28th (Varies) |
| Cultural Exhibitions | Various venues | Throughout July (Various times) |
Participating Delegations Schedule Guelaguetza 2024
The schedule and order of delegations for the two days have also been announced, with events divided into morning and afternoon sessions.
July 22 — Morning Program
1. Zapotec – Chinas Oaxaqueñas de Genoveva Medina, Central Valleys
2. Zapotec – Asunción Ixtaltepec, Isthmus
3. Afro-Mexican – Santiago Llano Grande, Coast
4. Mestiza – Loma Bonita, Papaloapan
5. Zapotec – San Pablo Macuiltianguis, Sierra Juárez
6. Zapotec – Santa Lucía del Camino, Central Valleys
7. Zapotec – Villa Hidalgo Yalalag, Sierra Juárez
8. Zapotec – Ejutla de Crespo, Central Valleys
9. Zapotec – Villa de Zaachila, Central Valleys
10. Zapotec – Santo Domingo Tehuantepec, Isthmus
11. Mestiza – San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Papaloapan
12. Mestiza – Putla Villa de Guerrero, Southern Sierra
13. Zapotec – San Pedro Pochutla, Coast
14. Mixtec – Huajuapan de León, Mixtec Region
15. Mestiza – Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Coast
July 22 — Afternoon Program
1. Zapotec – San Antonino Castillo Velasco, Central Valleys
2. Mazatec – San Felipe Jalapa de Díaz, Papaloapan
3. Zapotec – San Melchor Betaza, Sierra Juárez
4. Ikoots – San Francisco del Mar, Isthmus
5. Mestiza – Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Coast
6. Mestiza – San Carlos Yautepec, Sierra Sur
7. Zapotec – El Espinal, Isthmus
8. Mixtec – Huajuapan de León, Mixteca
9. Tacuate – Santa María Zacatepec, Sierra Sur
10. Mixtec – Santiago Juxtlahuaca, Mixteca
11. Mixe – Santiago Zacatepec, Sierra Juárez
12. Mestiza – San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Papaloapan
13. Chatina – Santos Reyes Nopala, Coast
14. Zapotec – El Barrio de La Soledad, Isthmus
15. Mixtec – Cuilápam de Guerrero, Central Valleys
16. Zapotec – Chinas Oaxaqueñas de Casilda Flores, Central Valleys
July 29 — Morning Program
1. Zapotec – Chinas Oaxaqueñas by Casilda Flores, Central Valleys
2. Mazatec – San José Tenango, Sierra de Flores Magón
3. Zapotec – San Blas Atempa, Isthmus
4. Mixtec – Heroic City of Tlaxiaco, Mixteca
5. Zapotec – San Agustín Loxicha, Sierra Sur
6. Mixe – Tamazulápam del Espíritu Santo, Sierra Juárez
7. Mixtec – Villa de Tututepec, Coast
8. Chinantec – San Lucas Ojitlán, Papaloapan
9. Mixtec – Santo Tomás Ocotepec, Mixteca
10. Mestiza – San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Papaloapan
11. Zapotec – San Vicente Coatlán, Sierra Sur
12. Mestiza – Villa Sola de Vega, Sierra Sur
13. Mazatec – Acatlán de Pérez Figueroa, Papaloapan
14. Zapotec – Teotitlán del Valle, Central Valleys
15. Mixtec – Santiago Jamiltepec, Coast
July 29 — Afternoon Program
1. Chinantec – Santiago Jocotepec, Papaloapan
2. Zoque – San Pedro Tapanatepec, Isthmus
3. Triqui – San Juan Copala, Mixteca
4. Mestiza – Santa María Huatulco, Coast
5. Mixtec – San Miguel El Grande, Mixteca
6. Zapotec – San Francisco Ixhuatán, Isthmus
7. Mixtec – Huajuapan de León, Mixteca
8. Chocholtec – San Juan Bautista Coixtepec, Mixteca
9. Zapotec – Juchitán de Zaragoza, Isthmus
10. Nahuatl – Santa María Teopoxco, Sierra de Flores Magón
11. Zapotec – San Bartolo Coyotepec, Central Valleys
12. Mazatec – San Pedro Ixcatlán, Papaloapan
13. Chatino – Santa Catarina Juquila, Coast
14. Mestiza – San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec, Papaloapan
15. Zapotec – San Pedro Pochutla, Coast
16. Zapotec – Chinas Oaxaqueñas by Genoveva Medina, Central Valleys
Featured Events
Guelaguetza 2024 Election of Goddess Centeotl
Guelaguetza 2024 Feria del Mezcal
Guelaguetza 2024 Festival of Moles
Helpful Resources
Planning to visit Oaxaca City for Guelaguetza 2024? We’ve got you covered with all the essential resources to make your trip smooth and enjoyable.
Here are some reliable transport options from the airport to the best hotels for your stay, including taxis, car rentals, and airport shuttles.
Where to Stay in Oaxaca for Guelaguetza?
If you’re planning to attend Guelaguetza 2024, we highly recommend booking your accommodations in advance. The city will be filled with domestic and international tourists coming to enjoy all the festivities.
For the best experience, we suggest staying at a hotel in downtown Oaxaca City within walking distance of all the top things to see and do in the city.
Recommended Hotels
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Casa de la Asuncion
Casa de la Asunción is a beautiful hotel located just steps from the historic Oaxaca Cathedral and the Santo Domingo Temple. This hotel offers free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, an on-site restaurant, and more.
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Casa Antonieta
Casa Antonieta is a stunning boutique hotel in downtown Oaxaca City, near the Zocalo and Templo de Santo Domingo. It offers free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and is pet friendly with additional charges.
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Majagua Boutique Hotel
Majagua Boutique Hotel is an adults only boutique hotel in Oaxaca located just behind the Templo de Santo Domingo. This hotel offers a free welcome cocktail, on-site restaurant, early check in and late checkout.
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History of Guelaguetza
The Guelaguetza has a rich history rooted in indigenous traditions of Oaxaca. Originally, it was an earth-based religious celebration centered around the worship of corn and the corn god, reflecting the agricultural importance of maize to the local cultures.
In the early 20th century, after a severe earthquake in the 1920s devastated Oaxaca City, local leaders reorganized the Guelaguetza as a statewide cultural event to help rebuild the community’s morale. Renamed “La Guelaguetza de la Raza,” the festival began to take on a more modern form. Over time, it evolved from a traditional ritual into a performance-oriented event, attracting both national and international attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there will be a Guelaguetza in 2024. It will be officially taking place on the 22nd and 29th of July 2024.
The Guelaguetza is celebrated on the last two Mondays of July. However, if the first Monday of July falls on July 18th, the anniversary of Benito Juarez’s death, the event is delayed by a week.
The Guelaguetza 2024 will take place at the Guelaguetza Auditorium. The venue is located on Cerro del Fortín on the International Highway. View the location on Google Maps.
Tickets for Guelaguetza 2024 were $1510 MXN for Section A and $1222 MXN for Section B, plus a service fee. They were sold on SuperBoletos and are now sold out. Free seating in Sections C and D will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event.
Guelaguetza meaning — The word Guelaguetza originated from the Zapotec languages of the indigenous Mesoamerican ethnicities, and in English it loosely translates to “offering” or reciprocal exchange of gifts between different groups.
The historical origins of Guelaguetza can be traced back to over 500 years ago, long before the Aztec conquest and the arrival of the Spanish.
La Guelaguetza festival pays homage to the diversity and mutual interdependence of Oaxaca’s ethnic communities, highlighting the local culture and languages with a series of cultural shows and live performances. It celebrates the indigenous Oaxacan culture of giving and reciprocation.
La Guelaguetza festival is attended by local Oaxacans and visitors from all over the world who flock to Oaxaca City to watch and take part in the cultural performances. Participants in the Guelaguetza festival include trained performers and representatives of Oaxaca’s 16 indigenous groups.
The Guelguetza festival is celebrated on the last two Mondays of July, and consists of a wide variety of activities, celebrations, parades and performances throughout the city.
Each event lasts for several hours and the schedule is packed with festivities both at the Guelaguetza Auditorium and across the city of Oaxaca.
Absolutely! Guelaguetza is one of the most incredible cultural festivals to take place not only in the state of Oaxaca but arguably in all of México.
News for Guelaguetza Oaxaca 2024
Guelaguetza 2024: Dates, Activities, and Ticket Prices – The Guelaguetza 2024 schedule has been officially released, detailing the cultural festivities set for July 22 and 29 at the Guelaguetza Auditorium in Oaxaca. The event will feature traditional performances from various regional delegations, divided into morning and afternoon sessions.
Guelaguetza 2024: Dates and General Program of Oaxaca’s Greatest Festival – Around 80 delegations have registered for the Guelaguetza 2024. This year’s festival will feature new dance interpretations, craft exhibitions, and Oaxacan cuisine tastings. Preparations are already underway for the July event to ensure an unforgettable experience.
For more updates on the 2024 events and activities, follow the official Guelaguetza social media accounts and the hashtag #Guelaguetza2024 on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Guelaguetza Videos
Below, you’ll find the a few of the best Guelaguetza videos from previous years celebrations.
These videos will give you a better idea of what you can expect to see, do and experience at the upcoming 2024 Guelaguetza Festival in Oaxaca de Juárez, México.
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