Huatulco accumulates murders of women despite gender alert November 7, 2026 , 10:12 El texto original de este artículo fue publicado por la Agencia Quadratín en la siguiente dirección: https://oaxaca.quadratin.com.mx/acumula-huatulco-asesinatos-de-mujeres-pese-a-alerta-de-genero/ Este contenido se encuentra protegido por la ley. Si lo cita, por favor mencione la fuente y haga un enlace a la nota original de donde usted lo ha tomado. Agencia Quadratín. Todos los Derechos Reservados © 2025.

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Santa María Huatulco, one of Oaxaca's main tourist destinations, has accumulated murders of women, disappearances of young people, and incidents related to organized crime, despite having a Gender Violence Alert for eight years that obliges authorities to implement prevention and protection measures. The femicide of Zaira Marbeli Hernández Gaspar, a 19-year-old student at the University of the Sea (UMAR), which occurred on November 3, once again exposed the unsafe conditions faced by women who live, study, work or visit this coastal municipality. Zaira Marbeli was found strangled in the room she rented in the H3 sector of Santa Cruz Huatulco, where on June 4 of this same year Norma Adela Hernández López, 30 years old, was also found dead. On June 28, 17-year-old Perla Areli Mendoza Moreno was shot to death in a bar in downtown Santa María Huatulco, while on July 11, the body of Yesenia Revilla, who had been reported missing, was found. These four cases are part of a series of violent deaths of women in a municipality included since August 30, 2018 among the 40 in Oaxaca with a Gender Violence Alert. Insecurity has also reached the beaches. In April 2021, two women cycling near Cacaluta Bay were attacked by an armed man who attempted to sexually assault them. One of them was shot when she tried to help her companion. These events are compounded by the disappearances of young people and investigations into the presence of organized crime in the tourist area. In February 2025, a group of young people from Tlaxcala disappeared in different parts of the coast, including Huatulco and Zipolite. Five of them were found dead on March 2nd, inside an abandoned vehicle in Puebla. The investigation revealed the involvement of a public prosecutor and a commander from the State Investigation Agency, both arrested for enforced disappearance. The possible involvement of municipal police officers from Huatulco and links to criminal organizations were also investigated. In August 2026, authorities conducted raids related to drug dealing in Santa María Huatulco and seized suspected drugs. That same month, Navy personnel seized nearly two tons of cocaine at Playa La Hierbabuena, on the Santa Cruz-La Entrega highway. Another case that remains under public scrutiny is the death of Dulce Ivonne Enríquez Ramírez, 20, who died on January 19 after an accident that occurred while she was traveling with the mayor of Santa María Huatulco, Julio César Cárdenas Ortega, and a bodyguard. The Prosecutor's Office investigated the events as manslaughter and damages. The murders and disappearances contrast sharply with the image of tranquility that Huatulco promotes as a tourist destination, while questions persist about the safety of its beaches, streets, and residential areas. Violence against women has sparked renewed protests. This Friday, students from UMAR and residents of Huatulco marched to demand justice for Zaira Marbeli, while her family and friends bid her farewell in Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz. During the memorial service at CBTis 183, the student's father recalled his daughter's dreams and asked that her death serve to prevent other women from suffering the same violence. “I demand justice for my daughter,” she told the school community. Eight years after the declaration of a gender alert, the documented crimes keep one demand alive: that the authorities guarantee the safety of women in a municipality that receives visitors from Mexico and abroad, but where violence continues to claim lives.

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Mexico Is Set to Boost Oaxacan Coast Tourism Through Seamless Domestic Travel Connectivity with a New Highway

Written byJishnoo Banerjee

Nov 3, 2026

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Mexico is strengthening domestic travel connectivity along the Oaxacan coast through the Barranca Larga–Ventanilla highway, a major infrastructure project linking Oaxaca City with Puerto Escondido. The 104.3-kilometre highway, inaugurated in February 2024, has reduced travel time from approximately 6.5 hours to 2.5–3 hours, creating new opportunities for coastal tourism, regional businesses and multi-destination holidays. Developed with an investment exceeding MXN 13 billion, the highway connects Oaxaca’s cultural heartland with its Pacific coastline, making Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, Zipolite and Bahías de Huatulco more accessible through the regional road network.

New Highway Transforms Oaxaca’s Domestic Tourism Connectivity

The Barranca Larga–Ventanilla highway represents a major improvement in southern Mexico’s transport infrastructure. Stretching approximately 104.3 kilometres, the route includes 10 bridges, three viaducts, three tunnels and 15 interchanges, improving access through Oaxaca’s mountainous terrain. Previously, travellers faced lengthy journeys along winding roads between Oaxaca City and the Pacific coast. The new connection reduces travel time by approximately four hours, making weekend holidays and shorter coastal itineraries more practical. For Mexico’s domestic tourism industry, improved road access allows visitors to combine cultural attractions, gastronomy and beach experiences without depending entirely on domestic flights. The highway also strengthens regional connections for agricultural producers, transport operators and local businesses.

Oaxaca City: Cultural Tourism Creates a Gateway to Coastal Holidays

Oaxaca City is central to the highway’s tourism potential. Its UNESCO-listed historic centre, traditional markets, renowned cuisine and nearby Monte Albán archaeological site attract visitors interested in Mexican culture. The improved road connection allows travellers to spend several days exploring Oaxaca City before continuing towards the Pacific coast. Oaxaca welcomed approximately 6.29 million domestic and international tourists in 2025, generating around MXN 23.35 billion in tourism-related economic activity. The highway could encourage visitors to extend their holidays by combining inland cultural experiences with coastal destinations, supporting accommodation providers, restaurants, tour operators and transport businesses across multiple communities.

Puerto Escondido: Surfing Destination Gains Easier Access

Puerto Escondido stands among the principal beneficiaries of the improved highway. Known for Zicatela Beach, surfing, boutique accommodation and coastal gastronomy, the destination is now considerably more accessible to travellers arriving from Oaxaca City. However, easier transport has not automatically translated into stronger hotel demand. Puerto Escondido recorded average accommodation occupancy of approximately 41.52% during January–August 2025, indicating opportunities to attract longer stays. The destination could benefit from promoting surfing holidays, wellness experiences, regional cuisine and nature-based excursions. Improving local transport, environmental management and accommodation quality will be important as visitor accessibility increases. The highway’s commercial value will ultimately depend on whether additional travellers choose to stay overnight rather than make shorter coastal visits.

Mazunte and Zipolite: Smaller Coastal Communities Gain Tourism Opportunities

Mazunte and Zipolite offer alternatives to Oaxaca’s larger resort destinations. Mazunte attracts visitors interested in turtle conservation, coastal landscapes and wellness tourism, while Zipolite is known for its relaxed atmosphere and independent accommodation. Improved regional road connectivity could encourage travellers to include both destinations in extended coastal itineraries. For local guesthouses, restaurants and tour operators, additional visitors may generate employment and revenue. However, increased tourism also creates challenges involving waste management, water availability and coastal conservation. Protecting the environment will be essential to preserving the attractions that support these communities. Sustainable development and reliable local transport could help smaller coastal businesses benefit from improved access without compromising their distinctive character.

Bahías de Huatulco: Established Resorts Strengthen Regional Tourism Connections

Bahías de Huatulco provides an established resort destination within Oaxaca’s wider coastal tourism network. Its beaches, protected natural areas and organised accommodation infrastructure complement Puerto Escondido’s surfing-focused market. During January–August 2025, Huatulco recorded approximately 62.86% hotel occupancy, considerably higher than Puerto Escondido’s 41.52%. Improved regional connections could encourage travellers to combine Huatulco with Oaxaca City and smaller coastal communities, creating opportunities for extended holidays and additional spending. However, reaching Huatulco requires onward travel through the regional road network because the new highway does not directly connect every coastal destination.

Oaxaca’s Highway Creates Opportunities for Regional Tourism Growth

Tourism destination	Principal attraction	Connectivity benefit
Oaxaca City	Heritage and gastronomy	Combined cultural and beach holidays
Puerto Escondido	Surfing and beaches	Shorter journey from Oaxaca City
Mazunte	Ecotourism and turtle conservation	Easier access through coastal connections
Zipolite	Independent beach tourism	Greater opportunities for extended stays
Bahías de Huatulco	Resorts and coastal nature	Stronger regional touring opportunities

Mexico is set to boost Oaxacan coast tourism through seamless domestic travel connectivity with a new highway, cutting Oaxaca City–Puerto Escondido travel time from 6.5 to 3 hours and improving access to Pacific beach destinations.

Conclusion: Better Roads Could Support Oaxaca’s Next Tourism Expansion

In conclusion, Mexico’s Barranca Larga–Ventanilla highway is improving domestic travel connectivity between Oaxaca City and the Pacific coast, reducing journey times and making multi-destination holidays more accessible. With 6.29 million statewide tourist arrivals in 2025, Oaxaca has an established tourism market that could benefit from stronger connections between cultural and coastal attractions. However, the highway’s precise contribution to additional visitor arrivals has not yet been established. For the Oaxacan coast, the long-term opportunity lies in converting faster journeys into longer stays, greater local spending and sustainable tourism development across Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, Zipolite and neighbouring coastal communities.

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Zipolite, hills and 60 km of dirt road: this is how you register for La Iguanera 2026 in Pochutla

The sixth edition will take place on November 15th in San Pedro Pochutla, with routes of 25 and 60 km. Learn all about the ride that explores the best of Oaxaca.

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Zipolite will host the La Iguanera mountain marathon. ( Special )

San Pedro Pochutla will be the setting for a route that combines adrenaline, mountains and landscapes of the Oaxaca Coast : the " La Iguanera " 2026 mountain bike marathon. The route will have different categories and will pass through iconic beaches of the state such as Zipolite , Puerto Ángel and La Boquilla.

Its sixth edition will take place on November 14 and 15 and will feature 60 and 25 kilometer categories for both men and women, as well as a children's category for boys and girls up to 13 years of age, according to information from the Oaxaca Tourism Secretariat (Sectur).

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What are the categories of the La Iguanera marathon?

The long "Legendaria" route (60 km) is aimed at men and women from 14 to over 60 years old:

• Youth: 14-18 years

• Warriors A: Up to 30 years old

• Warriors B: 31-45 years old

• Warriors C: 46 years and older

• Warriors A: 19-29 years old

• Warriors B: 30-39 years old

• Warriors C: 40-49 years

• Warriors D: 50-59 years

• Alpha iguanas: 60 years and older

The short "Recreational" route is open and covers only 25 km. While the children's route is two to six kilometers long and children from five to 13 years of age can register.

• Little Iguanas A: 5-6 years

• Little Iguanas B: 7-8 years

• Iguanas C: 9-10 years

• Little Iguanas D: 11-13 years

The La Iguanera mountain bike marathon will take place on November 15th in Pochutla. — FB/Sectur Oaxaca

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How to register for the mountain bike marathon?

Those wishing to participate in the mountain bike marathon in San Pedro Pochutla can register at www.laiguanera.com.mx no later than October 15th. However, if they wish to register with the official race shirt or jersey, they must register today, September 30th.

Registration costs between 210 and 699 pesos depending on the chosen package. All packages include a medal, a race number with a timing chip, and hydration during the race.

• Basic package: 399 pesos

• T-shirt package: 599 pesos

• Jersey package: 699 pesos

• Basic children's program: 210 pesos

• Children's beach shirt: 475 pesos

• Children's jersey: 595 pesos

The La Iguanera marathon will take place amidst the landscapes of San Pedro Pochutla. — FB/La Iguanera MTB Marathon

What is the starting point?

The starting point for the 60 and 25 kilometer routes will be at 06:00 hours in front of Punto Iguana, located at Calle Huamuche #14, Colonia Chapingo, Pochutla.

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