Guelaguetza Show

Oaxaca City


This 1½-hour show goes ahead in the patio of the Hotel Monte Albán if at least 15 people reserve earlier in the day. It's usually a little 'canned' with recorded music, but if you can't make the real thing in July, it'll give you a small insight.


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