Guelaguetza is an internationally recognized dance festival when the people from Oaxaca's seven regions come to town to compete in the huge open air theatre which overlooks the city.  It is held the last two Mondays in July and those two weeks resemble Mardi Gras with streets full of brightly dressed dancers, tourists and booths selling native handicrafts and food.  Every night there is one or more free dance or music concerts throughout the city.  You should be here!!!

Dancers from the Istmus showing off their native gowns in front of Santo Domingo