When Tuesday, October 20 to Thursday, October 22
Where Oaxaca City, Mexico
In Oaxaca, Mexico, celebration is a daily practice, best enjoyed with a full plate and a second mezcal. From Tuesday, October 20 to Thursday, October 22, this year’s Arena invites you to let loose, eat one more thing, and still leave lighter—fully convinced that color is, in fact, a lifestyle choice.
Save the dates now and get ready—registrations, hotel rates, and exclusive packages will be launching soon. We also encourage you to explore beyond Arena, with member hotels in Mexico and across Latin America extending preferred rates for fellow members. See the featured hotels below, with more to be announced shortly.
How to Get to Oaxaca City, Mexico
Oaxaca is served by just one small, easy-to-navigate airport, with direct flights from Mexico City (and other city Mexican destinations). You can reach the city center in 20 to 30 minutes by taxi.
Direct Connections from Other Mexican Destinations to Oaxaca City
Mexico City (MEX) · Cancún (CUN) · Guadalajara (GDL) · Tijuana (TIJ) · Monterrey (MTY) · Puerto Escondido (PXM)
Direct Connections from the USA to Oaxaca City
Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) · Houston (IAH) · Los Angeles (LAX)
Direct Connections from the USA to Other Mexican Destinations
Mexico City (MEX)
Los Angeles (LAX) · Chicago (ORD) · New York City (JFK) · Miami (MIA) · San Francisco (SFO) · Austin (AUS) · Atlanta (ATL) · Boston (BOS)
Monterrey (MTY)
Las Vegas (LAS) · Los Angeles (LAX) · Detroit (DTW) · Miami (MIA) · Austin (AUS) · Houston (IAH) · Atlanta (ATL) · Chicago (ORD) · San Francisco (SFO)
Cancún (CUN)
New York City (JFK) · Los Angeles (LAX) · Miami (MIA) · Austin (AUS) · Houston (IAH) · Nashville (BNA) · Atlanta(ATL) · Chicago (ORD) · San Francisco (SFO)
Mérida (MID)
Orlando (MCO) · Dallas (DFW) · Miami (MIA)
Direct Connections from Europe to Mexican Destinations
Mexico City (MEX)
Paris (CDG) · Frankfurt (FRA) · Munich (MUC) · Amsterdam (AMS) · Madrid (MAD) · Barcelona (BCN) · Rome (FCO) · London (LHR)
Monterrey (MTY)
Madrid (MAD) · Paris (CDG)
Cancun (CUN)
London (LHR, LGW) · Dublin (DUB) · Paris (CDG) · Amsterdam (AMS) · Frankfurt (FRA) · Munich (MUC) · Zurich (ZRH)
Guadalajara (GDL)
Madrid (MAD)
Direct Connections from Asia to Mexico City
Tokyo (NRT, HND) · Seoul (ICN)
How to Depart Oaxaca City on Friday
Mexico City (MEX) · Cancún (CUN) · Monterrey (MTY) · Tijuana (TIJ) · Guadalajara (GDL) · Mérida (MID) · Huatulco(HUX) · Puerto Escondido (PXM)
Direct Connections from Oaxaca City to the USA
Los Angeles (LAX) · Houston (IAH) · Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)
Convenient Connections from Oaxaca City to Asia and Europe
One-stop routes through Mexico City (MEX)
If you're joining Originals' Weekend, how to depart Puerto Escondido on Sunday
Direct connections from Puerto Escondido to Other Mexican Destinations
Oaxaca City (OAX) · Mexico City (MEX) · Guadalajara (GDL)
One-stop connections for Monterrey (MTY) · Tijuana (TIJ) · Cancún (CUN) through Mexico City (MEX) and Oaxaca City (OAX)
Connections from Puerto Escondido to the USA
One-stop routes through Mexico City (MEX): New York City (JFK) · Miami (MIA) · Los Angeles (LAX) · San Francisco (SFO) · Chicago (ORD) · Dallas–Fort Worth(DFW) · Houston (IAH) · Atlanta (ATL)
One-stop routes through Guadalajara (GDL): New York City (JFK) · Miami (MIA) · Los Angeles (LAX) · San Francisco (SFO) · Chicago (ORD) · Dallas–Fort Worth(DFW) · Houston (IAH) · Atlanta (ATL)
Connections from Puerto Escondido to Europe
One-stop routes through Mexico City (MEX): Paris (CDG) · Frankfurt (FRA) · Munich (MUC) · Amsterdam (AMS) · Madrid (MAD) · Barcelona (BCN) · Rome (FCO) · London (LHR)
Connections from Puerto Escondido to Asia
One-stop routes through Mexico City (MEX): Tokyo (NRT, HND) · Seoul (ICN)
Travel Beyond Arena
This year, if you'd like to travel beyond Arena and Originals' Weekend—before or after the event—our member hotels in these countries and destinations will offer friendly rates.
Visit Grupo Habita's myriad hotels across Mexico. See their full list of 16 hotels here, with properties in Mexico City, La Paz, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Merida, and more destinations.
Visit Papaya Playa Project in Tulum
There are direct flights from Mexico City to Cancun, as well as from London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich, and Zurich.
Visit Hotelito at MUSA in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
There are direct flights from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo to Mexico City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more.
Visit Good Hotel Antigua in Antigua, Guatemala
There are direct flights from Guatemala City to Mexico City and Cancun, as well as New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and more.
Visit The Shelborne by Proper, Austin Proper Hotel, San Francisco Proper Hotel, Avalon Hotel & Bungalows Palm Springs, Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel, Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Hotel June West L.A.
There are direct connections from Oaxaca City to Los Angeles. You can also travel directly from Mexico City to Austin, San Francisco, and Miami.
Visit Wake Bio Hotel, Medellin, Colombia
There are direct connections from Mexico City (MEX) and Cancun (CUN) to Medellin.
Visit ESH Hotel or Hotel Belmar, Costa Rica*
There are direct connections from Monterrey (MTY), Mexico City (MEX), and Cancun (CUN) to San Jose.
*Please note that October and November fall within Costa Rica’s rainy season, with weather typically characterized by frequent showers and high humidity.