PACIFIC
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| The Oaxacan Coast is a region of rugged, tropical beauty set against a background of mountainous jungle. For the traveler, it offers a variety of settings from the plush resorts of Huatulco to remote, low-key beachfront hideways. An inland excursion can take you to a coffee plantation or to Oaxaca's capital, a unique cultural center surrounded by craft villages and archaeological sites. |
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| Jalisco has a lengthy coastline known as Costalegre that stretches from Puerto Vallarta at the northwest end to Barra de Navidad to the southeast. It's many resorts and villages offer a variety of settings for the visitor. | |||
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| The tiny state of Colima is where you find the city of Manzanillo, an important seaport and resort area. Manzanillo is known as the Sailfish Capital of the World. Inland cities offer volcano tours and feature botaneros, a type of bar/restaurant offering a stream of appetizers with your drinks. |
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May 1 Día del Trabajo. Working Day.
There is always a march and a school holiday.
May 5 Batalla de Puebla. The Battle of Puebla. 1862 Mexico vs France. It's a long weekend.
May 10 Mothers Day. Día de las Madres. Restaurants have special music and menus. Lots of roses are given to our mamacitas.
May 15 Teachers Day.
A march about the needs of teachers in Mexico.
May 15-17 7:00pm. Fandango Costeño. A celebration of folk dance and music. Free. At the Agencia Municipal (City Hall) de Puerto Escondido.
For more information please stop at the Tourist booth in Adoquín in front Hotel Rocamar in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, to see Gina.
. . . always something new in the Visitors' Comments
May 2026 Events in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, and nearby
Tom Penick: tom@tomzap.com