Early November – Día de los Muertos Celebrations
- November 1, 4:00 PM: Día de los Muertos Exhibition – School 86 Secondary, 9 Norte and Av. Oaxaca. This exhibition honors the deceased and is the perfect photo opportunity.
- November 2, 4:00 PM: Cemetery Visit and Traditional Food – Enjoy the local custom of visiting cemeteries adorned with Cempatzuchitl flowers and sampling pan de muerto with hot chocolate, symbolizing the celebration of life and memory.
Mid-November – Cultural and Sports Celebrations
- November 15-17, 7:00 PM: Festival Costeño de la Danza – Municipal Plaza, San Pedro Mixtepec. This free event showcases traditional Oaxacan dances and costumes.
- November 16-18: Beach Volleyball Championship – Puerto Ángel. A regional volleyball competition set on the sands of Puerto Ángel.
- November 17: Led UABJO Triathlon – San Pedro Mixtepec. A thrilling athletic competition bringing together top athletes from the region.
Late November – Tournaments and Festive Events
- November 22-24, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM: International Sport Fishing Tournament – Playa Principal, San Pedro Mixtepec. An exciting event for fishing enthusiasts featuring sailfish and other species.
- November 23, 10:00 AM: Guelaguetza del Mar – Playa Zicatela. A colorful parade and folkloric dances celebrating coastal traditions and the significance of the sea.
- November 23-24: State Pelota Mixteca Championship – Bajos de Chila. Experience this traditional Oaxacan sport played by local teams.
- November 28-30, 7:00 AM: Zicatela Mexican Pro 2024 Surf Tournament – Playa Zicatela. An international surfing competition bringing world-class surfers to Zicatela’s famous waves.
- November 30 – December 1: Junior and Youth Beach Volleyball Championship – Punta Zicatela.
Additional Events and Retreats
Alongside the main festivities, several retreats and spiritual festivals add to the lively November season:
- Mystic Flow Embodiment Mexico Retreat – October 23 to November 1, Barbarenas.
- SET Underground’s Tierra de los Muertos Festival – November 1, Oaxaca. A unique spiritual festival honoring Día de los Muertos traditions.
- Quantum Rebirth Retreat and Ceremony – December 13, Playa Agua Blanca. An immersive spiritual retreat to connect with nature.
This diverse program ensures you’ll make the most of your time at Fiestas de Noviembre, experiencing the full spectrum of Puerto Escondido’s cultural charm!
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