Festivals in Puerto Escondido
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In 2001, the first festival was held, led by
Canadian guitarist Jack de Keyzer, who fell in love with Puerto Escondido and was the first event called "Puerto Blues."

From that date every year, internationally renowned artists and attending concerts take place outdoors under starlight combining the sound of his music with that of the waves of Zicatela Beach.

 

Not far from Puerto Escondido, you find many small typical native costal villages such as Chila, Santiago Jamiltepec, and Mixtepec, among others. You will find in these costal native villages a lot of tradition and culture that comes alive in their festivities and fiestas which are celebrated throughout the year.

For many years Puerto Escondido has played an important role in the world of surfing, hosting world level surfing championships and other sports events.

The most outstanding fiestas in Puerto Escondido take place in November. You will find many diverse festivities, activities and shows that you will enjoy.

 

November Fiestas

In Puerto Escondido, the most important fiestas take place in November. The festivities begin with the election of “Señorita Puerto Escondido” (Miss Puerto Escondido), who will preside over all the activities. After the election, a verbena (evening festival) is given in the Andador Perez Gasga (the tourist walkway that is blocked off to vehicle traffic).

During these festivities in Puerto Escondido there takes place The International Surfing Tournament, the Sailfish Sports Fishing Competition, along with various gastronomic, cultural and sports events.

Another important event is the Festival Costeño de la Danza (the Coastal Dance Festival). In this event, several folkloric dance groups perform their typical regional dances. This event has converted into a tradition where the communities themselves claim their right to participate. This is a time for each entity to reflect about their dances, music, masks and musical instruments, and carry out research on these subjects.

Some of the dances that they perform are: the Danza de la Tortuga (The Turtle Dance), Los Diablos (Dance of the Devils), Los Tejorones, El Berelele and the Toro de Petate (The Bull Dance), among others. These are just some of the examples performed by around 450 dancers representing the native populations such as Mixtecs, Chatinos, and Afro-Mexican.

As mentioned above, you can enjoy gastronomic and cultural events. Some of the sports events there are: basketball, motocross, sport fishing, soccer, court volley ball, beach volley ball, donkey polo, and tennis.

Come and see for yourself how much fun Puerto Escondido can be! Come and enjoy the above activities and much, much more!

In November are the Fiestas de Noviembre 2007
November 3 The queen of the Fiestas, Señorita Puerto Escondido at City Hall. Maika live music. 9:00 pm.
November 4 Little miss Puerto Escondido. City Hall. 6:00 pm.
November 9 Guelaguetza dance, Calmecac school. City Hall. 7:00 pm. Free.
November 10 National Marshall Arts Tournament, Nippon Kempo. City Hall. 10:30 am, 7:00 pm. Free.
November 11 Motocross, Aztec Champion Competition and finals - Playa Puerto Angelito 10:00 am, $100 pesos entrance fee

Boxing Exhibition at City Hall. 7:00 pm. Free.

November 15 Cultural performance, kids and guitarist. City Hall. 7:00 pm. Free.
November 16 International Surfing Pro Am, US$20,000 in prizes. Playa Zicatela. 7:00 am. Free.

Folkloric Dance, teachers from Puerto Escondido. City Hall. Free.

November 17 International Surfing. Playa Zicatela. 7:00 am. Free.
Festival Costeño de la Danza. Unique dancing from the coast of Oaxaca. City Hall. 8:00 pm. Free.
November 18 International Surfing Finals. Playa Zicatela. 7:00 am. Free.

Festival Costeño de la Danza. Various dancing groups are performing. City Hall. 8:00 pm. Free.

November 19 Festival Costeño de la Danza. International presentation. City Hall. 8:00 pm. Free.
November 20 Grande Parade, La Revolución Mexicana. Begins at the market at 8:00 am. Be at Av. Oaxaca and 3ra Norte or 2da Norte and see the finish at City Hall.

Festival Costeño de la Danza. International presentation. City Hall. 8:00 pm. Free.

November 21 Cuban Habana Fusion. Live music. City Hall. 8:00 pm. Free.
November 22 The Donaji Legend. City Hall. 8:00 pm. Free.
November 23 Music and dance from la costa. Chilenas. Adoquin. 7:00 pm. Free.
November 23, 24, 25 19th International Fishing Tournament - Bahía Principal . Great entertainment, large prizes. 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
November 25 Exhibition Whu Shu. City Hall. 7:00 pm. Free.
November 30 Popular Dance. City Hall. 9:00 pm.

Additional events will be posted at the tourist Kiosk in the Adoquin (where you will find Gina, the Information Goddess ).