This colorful dance festival is a "commtiment to sharing and the practice of contributing for the betterment of the community" - www.oaxacainfo.com/guelaguetza.htm. One of two big festivals in Oaxaca each year, this mid-July festival features local costume, music, dance and food and is very popular with Mexicans, Europeans and North Americans. 

For more information on tickets, venues and hotels, please visit: http://www.oaxacainfo.com/guelaguetza.htm