Working with world-traveling detective Ken Clever, you’ll follow clues through Oaxaca’s museums, churches, theaters, and plazas as the case reveals a conflict between cultural heritage and modern tradition.
Explore landmarks like the Santo Domingo complex, Teatro Macedonio Alcalá and Oaxaca Cathedral while uncovering how artifacts are preserved, and sometimes contested, in modern Mexico.
How many are playing?
Unlock · €14.99Live in Oaxaca? The Annual Pass is how locals play · €79.99/yr. See the Annual Pass →
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
41-71 mins
You will walk
2630 steps
Total distance
2 km
A note from Ryan Taylor
“I'm a world traveler of 52 countries, living in 3 throughout my life. I have a BA and MA in Urban Studies and love nothing more than "reading" cities as I explore them. I'm thrilled to present my multiple series of Questo tours to all players.”
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Museo de las Culturas whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Plaza de la Danza and see where you land on the Oaxaca leaderboard.
Highlights
Investigate the disappearance of a rare pre-Hispanic Mixtec gold ornament before the Guelaguetza festival.
Explore Oaxaca landmarks like the Santo Domingo complex, Teatro Macedonio Alcalá, and Oaxaca Cathedral.
Follow clues with detective Ken Clever through museums, churches, and plazas in the historic center.
Bring your crew
Race to the finish.
Everyone plays on their own phone · race solo, as a couple, or with a crew of any size. First to solve every clue takes the crown.
Adventure
Your pace, no timer
Escape
Beat the clock
Plays offline at your own pace · live group races need a connection.
Final leaderboard
The mission: Your story in Oaxaca
HISTORY AND CULTURE IN OAXACA
A history-led way to explore Oaxaca
The Guelaguetza Gold Grab in Oaxaca is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Oaxaca to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Museo de las Culturas and finishes at Plaza de la Danza over 2 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 56 min; 2 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, Spanish.
Tips & Recommendations
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.
Charge Your Phone
Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.
Check the Weather
This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.
Bring a Camera
You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.
Play with Friends
Quests are more fun with friends or family. Each player who wants to play on their own phone needs their own access.
Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30-$40 per person
Questo
Transparent pricing shown before checkout
Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30-$40 per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
