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What’s on in Oaxaca in May
Catch Paul van Dyk, attend a candlelight vigil or throw your expat questions to a public forum in the state of Oaxaca this month.
How to prepare for Tuesday’s earthquake alert drill
The earthquake drill, set for 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, will test Mexico's alert system and give residents an opportunity to practice potentially life-saving actions in the event of a disaster.
Oaxaca Aerospace unveils first 100% Mexican-made aircraft
After 14 years of research, the protoype of the Pegasus PE-210A is flying. The next step is commercial manufacturing.
State By Plate: Oaxaca
From mole to mezcal, the southern state offers some of Mexico's most iconic — and delicious — gastronomy.
How many hurricanes are forecast for Mexico in 2025?
The tropical cyclone season in Mexico is quickly approaching, and some coastal cities can expect storms as early as May 15.
Navy seizes 4 tonnes of cocaine off Guerrero coast
The latest seizure brings the total amount of cocaine confiscated since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office on Oct. 1, 2024, to 36 tonnes.
Acapulco boasts highest hotel occupancy among Easter holiday beach destinations
Two years after Hurricane Otis devastated Acapulco, visitors are flocking to the resort city once again.
Taste of Mexico: Oaxacan Omakase
Oaxaca stands as a paragon of Mexican cuisine. What happens when you throw in some Asian flare?
Mystical eagle thought to be extinct in Mexico reappears in Chiapas
The discovery of the elusive eagle, announced this month at the Chiapas Birding and Photo Festival, follows nearly a decade of community-led monitoring of the species in the region.
Acapulco cliff divers receive Guinness World Record for completing 5 million head-first dives
Daring acapulqueños have been jumping from the steep cliffs of La Quebrada since at least the 1930s.
Oaxaca revives its Spring Festival after 25-year hiatus
After a 25-year hiatus, Oaxaca’s spring festival, now renamed the Rodolfo Morales Spring Festival, is set to return as part of the city’s upcoming 493rd anniversary celebration.
American Airlines announces new flight to Puerto Escondido
The route is the second direct U.S. connection for the Oaxacan beach town's new international airport.
Once an economic afterthought, Oaxaca now leads the country in industrial growth
The state's economic boom is fueled by the Interoceanic Corridor project, which includes major infrastructure upgrades and industrial development zones.
