Timeline
17:49
Pick up pastries and coffee at Boulenc, a familiar bakery spot just minutes from the festival grounds. It is a good place to rest if you tire of traditional Oaxacan fare.
18:19
Walk 18 minutes southeast to the Centro Fotográfico Álvarez Bravo viewpoint. This restored colonial building offers a clear view of the Guelaguetza festival grounds. Arrive here to watch the sun set toward the WNW.
19:24
Head to Los Danzantes Oaxaca for dinner. It is a beautifully designed restaurant just 3 minutes away that serves great Oaxacan and modern food. The atmosphere is worth the price.
20:19
End the night with a customized mezcal tasting at La Mezcaloteca. Expert mescaleros guide you through the flavors, offering a perfect finish to the evening.
Local tip
The Guelaguetza main days are the Mondays following July 16. Check the route if you need to navigate between the festival grounds and the viewing spot.
Check before you go
- Boulenc is open Mo-Su 08:30-22:30.
- Los Danzantes Oaxaca is open Mo-We,Su 13:00-22:00; Th-Sa 13:00-23:30.
- La Mezcaloteca is open 13:00 - 21:00 (closed Sun).
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oaxaca (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).