Hurricane Agatha weakened after it made landfall as a category 2 hurricane in La Redonda municipality of San Pedro Pochutla in Oaxaca on 30 May 2022 Winds of 165 km/h and waves of up to 6 metres were reported on the coast of Oaxaca Agatha is thought to be the strongest ever hurricane to make landfall in May in the eastern Pacific Mexico’s Comisión Nacional del Agua (CONAGUA) issued warnings for heavy rain in the states of Oaxaca Santa María Huatulco in Oaxaca recorded 240 mm of rain in 24 hours to 31 May La Cangrejera in Veracruz 96 mm and Monclova in Campeche 90.4 mm announced on 31 May that 11 people are thought to have lost their lives in the storm with a further 32 people still missing or unaccounted for These are preliminary figures and are expected to change as the situation becomes clearer The governor said many of the fatalities were a result of flooding or landslides The worst affected areas include San Juan Ozolotepec Areas of Santa Maria Tonameca municipality were flooded after the Tonameca river overflowed Civil Protection in Oaxaca said levels of the Copalita River jumped rapidly in parts of San Miguel del Puerto municipality wind damage and landslides blocked several roads including the federal highway 175 which connects the Oaxaca coast with Veracruz At least 2 bridges have been severely damaged Damage to power infrastructure left over 200,000 people without electricity The remnants of Agatha moved northeast towards Veracruz state before dissipating The US National Hurricane Center warned that remnants of Agatha are expected to produce heavy rainfall across southeastern Mexico during the next day or two Life-threatening flash floods and mudslides are possible Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience What does a naked protest against McDonald’s tell us about the boutique hotels of Oaxaca From listening bars to neighbourhood restaurants explore all the top recommendations from Chishuru’s Adejoké Bakare One of the most prominent chefs serving Indian cuisine talks India and his New York Update your must-visit list with The MICHELIN Guide’s new London restaurants the best hotel rooftops are a go-to when you touch down The Mexican capital takes center stage alongside the culinary world's top talents From Texas Barbecue to Mexico City's cutting-edge dining these new MICHELIN Guide hot spots promise unforgettable vacations and world-class cuisine These are the best lake vacations for a summer break from Lake Tahoe in the US to Lake Como in Switzerland and the MICHELIN-recommended restaurants and bolt holes to bed down in when you visit The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have already added hundreds of hotels to the MICHELIN selection in 2025 we’re highlighting a special list of 10 that thrive in the sunny season where do fashion’s biggest names retreat for a bite and a bed We imagine the post-Gala sanctuaries of the chicest attendees From tartan fabrics and stag antler furnishings to rare Scotch whiskies and castle views you'll have no doubt which country you're in when staying at these Michelin-Key hotels Sustainability is more than a buzzword—it’s a core value embraced by some of North America’s most design-forward hotels explore some of its best MICHELIN Guide dining spots and uncover its hidden gems From exquisite cuisine to artisan treasures get to know the Tuscan city like a local with our handy guide for a curated taste of Florence’s finest Marseille is a crossroads of culture and cuisine shaped by 2,600 years of migration and maritime trade From its Greek founders to waves of immigrants from Italy each community has left an indelible mark on the city’s dynamic food culture Southern England's Dartmoor National Park boasts a unique granite landscape which takes in rocky outcrops ancient forests and globally significant wetlands fauna and historical sites are just waiting to be explored Find out where four-legged family members are treated like VIPs Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial By continuing I accept the Terms & Condition and Privacy Policy. I would like to receive Newsletter from MICHELIN Guide Save lists of your favorite restaurants & hotels there were plans to open a McDonald\u2019s in the historic central square of Mexico\u2019s Oaxaca City Legendary Oaxacan artist Francisco Toledo wasn\u2019t having it \u2014 not in the beautiful 500-year-old Z\u00f3calo of his beloved hometown He vowed to stand naked in front of the site handing out free tamales and reminding locals of the importance of their own ancient culture and the tourism it inspires \u201cThe presence of McDonald\u2019s would homogenize and distort what is unique,\u201d he wrote Toledo understood that authenticity is the strongest form of cultural currency Enlightened travelers are in steady search of destinations that defy globalization and the creep of mass commercialism You probably know Oaxaca is the birthplace of mezcal and mole You might also know about its iconic Dia de los Muertos celebrations and its colorful alebrijes sculptures What you might be less aware of is Oaxaca\u2019s growing reputation as a hotspot of architecture and design We\u2019ve collected some of Oaxaca\u2019s most compelling hotels below Among them you\u2019ll see groundbreaking concepts and bold ideas that trade heavily on the traditions of the region (along with a lot of concrete) but we should insist they happen as authentic expressions of culture that preserve and promote the local heritage Top image: Casa TO \u2014 Puerto Escondido The MICHELIN Guide announces top honors for Mexican hotels in 2024 What the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors Saw in 2025 these iconic chefs mentor professional chefs who have an ego Who knew brisket and biscuits could be so good she has championed America’s farm-to-table movement for 54 years Top Image: Wakax Hacienda \u2014 Tulum Mexico's beautiful Playa La Escobilla was crawling with nesting marine turtles this weekend as they emerge from the sea to lay their eggs on the sandy beaches in their annual migration during the months of August and September Members of the Olive Ridley Turtle Sanctuary Cooperative on La Escobilla beach battle for turtle conservation in the Pacific Ocean to protect populations that have been hunted to the brink of extinction Although 150,000 to 200,000 turtles are expected to lay as many as 15 million eggs the species is still vulnerable because only 10% of the 15 million eggs will hatch in 45 days while many are hunted Conservation efforts have included educating local fishermen who traditionally hunted turtles prized for turtle soup and their meat The 15 kilometres of protected shoreline along Mexico's Oaxaca Pacific coast contain 12 beaches where olive ridley turtles nest around the world according to the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) This beach sees between seven and eight arrivals per year of nesting marine turtles please register for free or log in to your account.