Nos casamos en Oaxaca
Counting down to Oaxaca
Por quienes están, por quienes recordamos y por la vida que construimos juntos.
La invitación · 01
Oaxaca is one of the most important places in our story. It’s where we fell in love, where we got engaged, and now it’s where we’ll celebrate our marriage with the people we love most.
We love this city for its food, art, music, and the energy of its streets.
Over three days, we’ll gather around the table, dance through the streets, exchange our vows, celebrate late into the night, and return for a relaxed farewell morning and a little recovery. We’re excited to spend this time with the people we love, experience Oaxaca together, and make memories in a place that means so much to us.
Oaxaca · 02
During Día de Muertos, everything takes on a deeper meaning. Oaxaca fills with flowers, candlelight, music, and traditions passed down through generations—all centered on remembering loved ones and celebrating their lives.
That tradition is deeply personal to us. The loved ones we have lost are always with us—in the stories we carry, the ways they shaped us, and the love they gave us. In so many ways, they paved the way for who we are and for the life we are building together.
Being in Oaxaca at this time is a once-in-a-lifetime experience—not only because the city is so beautiful, but because of the history, meaning, and sense of community at the heart of the tradition. To begin our marriage here feels incredibly special, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
El fin de semana · 03
Friday October 29
Calenda & Rompehielos
We’ll begin the weekend with a traditional calenda—a joyful Oaxacan wedding parade with brass-band music, dancing, and larger-than-life mojigangas moving alongside the crowd. Cocktails, local bites, and time together will follow.
Time and meeting place to be announced
Saturday October 30
Ceremony & Reception
We’ll exchange vows at Centro Gastronómico de Oaxaca, followed by dinner, drinks, music, special performances, and a few surprises along the way. The celebration will keep building throughout the night, with dancing until at least 2:00 a.m.
Centro Gastronómico de OaxacaCeremony time and dress code to be announced
Sunday October 31
A Relaxing Recovery
After a late night, we’ll come back together for strong coffee, good food, and a little recovery. We’ll share favorite stories from the night before and enjoy one last morning together as our official wedding weekend comes to a close.
Time and location to be announced
NOVEMBER 1–2
As our wedding weekend comes to a close, Oaxaca enters the heart of Día de Muertos. Stay through November 1 and 2 to see the city transformed by marigolds, candlelight, music, parades, street performances, face painting, and breathtaking ofrendas at every turn.
There will be so much to experience—from guided cemetery visits and bustling markets to street food, cooking classes, and unforgettable meals throughout the city. We’ll be in Oaxaca through November 3 and would love to keep exploring and celebrating with you.
Hospedaje · 04
A thoughtfully selected collection of places we would genuinely recommend to the people we love—from extraordinary design hotels to relaxed, character-filled stays.
A featured stay · 01
A beautifully restored 17th-century house near the Zócalo for guests drawn to architecture, art, and a central location.
A featured stay · 02
An art-filled boutique hotel in Centro where contemporary design meets Oaxacan warmth, with peaceful courtyards, artist-designed rooms, an on-site restaurant, a café, and a rooftop bar.
More places we love
16Price guide: $ value · $$ midrange · $$$+ splurge. Rates vary by date.
A landmark former convent with grand courtyards, full-service amenities, and four centuries of history.
Visit hotelA larger, colorful stay in Jalatlaco with a heated pool, bar, fitness center, and easy access to Centro—a natural choice for guests who prefer Marriott Bonvoy.
Visit hotelAn intimate, deeply architectural stay directly beside Santo Domingo, with a subterranean wellness space.
Currently sold out for our dates—check back in case rooms are released.
Visit hotelA bold, art-filled house with expressive interiors and an exceptionally central location.
Currently sold out for our dates—check back in case rooms are released.
Visit hotelA design-led 12-room hideaway blending a 19th-century house with modern Oaxacan architecture, an outdoor pool, and a lively restaurant.
Visit hotelA calm nine-room retreat where contemporary design meets the character of a traditional Oaxacan home.
Visit hotelA warm, eclectic B&B one block from Santo Domingo, blending local craft with contemporary design.
Visit hotelA contemporary oasis in historic Xochimilco—walkable to Centro, but removed from its busiest streets.
Visit hotelA practical central option on pedestrian-friendly Macedonio Alcalá, with a rooftop pool and solarium.
Visit hotelA small, artful B&B with a relaxed, home-like atmosphere, breakfast included, and excellent value.
Visit hotelA thoughtful boutique hotel built within the remains of an 18th-century house, with handcrafted details, quiet patios, and a memorable cooked-to-order breakfast.
Visit hotelA serene, contemporary boutique stay a five-minute walk from Santo Domingo, with curated Oaxacan art, a terrace, and an outdoor pool.
Visit hotelA larger, practical Bonvoy option near the north side of Centro, with breakfast, parking, a fitness center, and straightforward rooms.
Visit hotelA straightforward three-star stay with air conditioning and a quiet garden, about 800 meters from the historic center.
Visit hotelA larger, practical hotel two blocks from the Zócalo, with a central courtyard and rooftop terrace.
Visit hotelA seven-room boutique hotel set in a historic house at the heart of Centro, with whitewashed rooms, contemporary art, Oaxacan craft, and an intimate courtyard setting.
Visit hotelAirbnb & private homes
For Airbnb and other private rentals, search by neighborhood rather than distance alone. Before booking, confirm the exact map pin, recent reviews, notes about street noise, whether there are stairs or an elevator, and the cancellation policy.
Search homes in OaxacaBest overall
Historic and quieter
Colorful and creative
More space, less intensity
Descubre Oaxaca · 05
Oaxaca is a city you experience through its food. Plan an unforgettable dinner, but leave room for breakfast in the market, mezcal at the bar, and something delicious from a street cart. Some of the best meals here are the ones you never planned.
From our own list
These are a few of our favorite places and experiences; you’ll find even more on our Oaxaca Hotspots map. We’ll keep updating the guide as 2027 reservations open and special-event calendars are released.
Reservation recommended · One MICHELIN Star 2026
Chef Thalía Barrios García turns the flavors and foodways of Oaxaca’s Sierra Sur into deeply personal, vegetable-forward cooking.
Planning note: Make this one of your first reservations.
Learn moreReservation recommended · One MICHELIN Star 2026
Contemporary Oaxacan cooking in one of Centro’s most memorable open-air courtyards, with an outstanding mezcal program.
Planning note: Reserve dinner well ahead.
Learn moreContemporary Oaxacan · Reservation recommended
Chef Rodolfo Castellanos reinterprets Oaxaca through seasonal ingredients sourced from the state’s markets, farms, ranches, and coast.
Planning note: Reserve through the official site, especially for dinner.
Learn moreSeasonal tasting menu · Reservation recommended
Chef Luis Arellano builds a changing menu around local products, seasons, and techniques from Oaxaca’s coast, valleys, mountains, and Isthmus.
Planning note: Reserve early for Día de Muertos dates.
Learn moreFire-driven Oaxacan dining · Reservation recommended
A contemporary journey through Oaxaca’s eight regions, centered on live-fire cooking, cocktails, and wine.
Planning note: Reservations are advisable for dinner.
Learn moreHeirloom-corn kitchen
A casual kitchen devoted to native corn through fresh masa, memelas, tetelas, and quesadillas cooked on the comal.
Planning note: Go for breakfast or lunch and confirm current daytime hours.
Learn moreArtisan bakery
Handmade sourdough breads and pastries shaped by long fermentations and locally sourced flour.
Planning note: Go early for the fullest pastry selection.
Learn moreAtole & pastry
Chef Olga Cabrera’s dedicated atole bar celebrates native Oaxacan corn, cacao, and traditional grain-based drinks.
Planning note: Pair an atole with a pastry and take your time.
Learn moreStreet-food breakfast
A beloved morning stand serving tacos cooked on a traditional clay comal, along with quesadillas and folded empanadas filled with classic guisados.
Planning note: Go early and carry pesos.
Learn moreMarket tamales
A small family stand known for traditional banana-leaf tamales, especially mole negro and coloradito.
Planning note: Go in the morning; favorites can sell out.
Learn moreChocolate & cacao
A family-run chocolatería using Mexican cacao and Oaxacan ingredients for drinking chocolate, bars, mole, and house-made ice cream.
Planning note: Try the drinking chocolate or house-made ice cream.
Learn moreContemporary ceramics
A gallery where Vicente Hernández’s decorative, artistic, and utilitarian ceramics balance Oaxacan tradition with contemporary design.
Planning note: This is an art stop, not a restaurant.
Learn moreStreet food & markets
A guided walk through some of the city’s favorite street-food stands and traditional markets, centered on the flavors of the Valles Centrales.
Planning note: Ask whether private 2027 tours are available.
Learn moreCooking class
Spend the day cooking with Noemí “Mimí” López, a traditional Oaxacan master cook featured in Vogue México.
Planning note: Set aside a free weekday; the experience takes most of the day.
Learn moreDía de Muertos · Community-hosted
A small-group, family-hosted experience centered on ofrenda-making, dinner, community traditions, and respectful cemetery observances.
Planning note: 2027 dates are not yet available.
Learn moreGuided Día de Muertos experiences
Thoughtfully guided seasonal experiences take guests to cempasúchil fields, ofrendas, and cemeteries, with visits to Mitla and activities centered on pan de muerto, cooking, mezcal, and hands-on workshops.
Planning note: 2027 dates are not yet listed. Check back when its 2027 seasonal program is released.
View experiencesGuided mezcal tasting
A reservation-only tasting devoted to traditional, small-production mezcals and the people and methods behind each pour.
Planning note: Think of it as a learning experience, not a bar crawl.
Learn moreMarket · Pasillo de Humo
Choose your meats and vegetables, have them grilled over charcoal, and enjoy them with warm tortillas in the market’s famous Pasillo de Humo.
Planning note: Go hungry and carry pesos.
Learn moreZapotec heritage
Walk the monumental plazas of the ancient Zapotec capital above the Oaxaca Valley and discover the region beyond Centro.
Planning note: Go early for softer light and less heat.
Learn moreMemoria · 06
Día de Muertos is a tradition of remembrance, family, and return. Rooted in Indigenous Mesoamerican traditions and shaped over generations, it is a time to remember those who came before us and celebrate their lives.
At the heart of the tradition is the ofrenda—an altar created with photographs, candles, marigolds, food, and personal objects that tell the story of a loved one. Each element is chosen with care, creating a place where memory feels present and love continues.
We will create a special ofrenda at our wedding to honor the loved ones who shaped us and paved the way for the life we are building together. We invite you to send us a favorite photo of someone you have lost so we can include their photo and honor their memory alongside the memories of our own loved ones.
Our wedding will take place during this extraordinary season, but Día de Muertos is not the theme of our celebration. The tradition belongs to the families and communities who keep it alive, and we feel privileged to witness it with you. As you explore Oaxaca, please ask before photographing people or private ofrendas, move quietly through cemeteries, and remember that the families gathered there are honoring loved ones.
El viaje · 07
For the fullest experience, arrive by Thursday, October 28 and depart Wednesday, November 3. Our first hosted event begins Friday; November 1 and 2 are at the heart of Día de Muertos.
Arrive
Celebrate
Depart
Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) is the closest airport. Airlines will release their late-2027 schedules closer to the date; once they do, book early and allow plenty of time for connections.
Many of our recommendations—as well as Saturday’s venue—are within walking distance for guests staying in Centro. Expect crowds, cobblestones, processions, and temporary road closures; transportation details will follow with the formal invitation.
Preguntas · 08
Our first hosted event begins Friday, October 29. We recommend arriving by Thursday, October 28 so you can settle in before the weekend begins.
If your schedule allows, absolutely. November 1 and 2 are at the heart of Día de Muertos and make the trip a fuller experience of Oaxaca.
As soon as possible. If a hotel has not released its 2027 availability, contact it directly or set a reminder to check again.
Dress codes for the calenda, wedding, and farewell morning will arrive with the formal invitation.
Transportation and meeting-point details will be shared once the weekend schedule is finalized.
Please refer to the names on your formal invitation. Contact us if you have a question about your invitation.
We’ll ask about dietary restrictions when you RSVP.
Formal invitations, complete event details, and online RSVP access will follow. For now, please save the date and begin arranging travel and lodging.
RSVP · Pronto
For now, save the date, reserve your stay, and begin dreaming of Oaxaca. Online RSVP access and full event details will come with the formal invitation.
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