Oaxaca’s Guelaguetza Draws Crowds, but Hotels Sit at 38%, a Post-Pandemic Low
Mexico Expats & Nomads Oaxaca’s Guelaguetza Draws Crowds, but Hotels Sit at 38%, a Post-Pandemic Low By Valentina Gómez · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Oaxaca’s hotel occupancy sits at about 38% during the 2026 Guelaguetza, its lowest level since the pandemic. —The fall. That is down roughly 10 points from about 48–50% a year earlier, and far below the 67–72% of 2019. —The blame.
- ▪Mexico Expats & Nomads Oaxaca’s Guelaguetza Draws Crowds, but Hotels Sit at 38%, a Post-Pandemic Low By Valentina Gómez · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America.
- ▪Oaxaca’s hotel occupancy sits at about 38% during the 2026 Guelaguetza, its lowest level since the pandemic. —The fall.
- ▪That is down roughly 10 points from about 48–50% a year earlier, and far below the 67–72% of 2019. —The blame.
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Mexico Expats & Nomads Oaxaca’s Guelaguetza Draws Crowds, but Hotels Sit at 38%, a Post-Pandemic Low By Valentina Gómez · July 20, 2026 · 3 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. Mexico · Tourism Key Facts —The number. Oaxaca’s hotel occupancy sits at about 38% during the 2026 Guelaguetza, its lowest level since the pandemic. —The fall. That is down roughly 10 points from about 48–50% a year earlier, and far below the 67–72% of 2019. —The blame. Hoteliers fault weak national and international promotion and the spreading of Guelaguetza-style events to other states. —The shift. They also cite the economy, security concerns and the rise of platforms like Airbnb. —The stakes.
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