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City exploration game
The Guelaguetza Gold Grab in Oaxaca
3.5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 56 min 2 km Oaxaca App-guided
Play in
EnglishSpanish
The experience
About this quest
Investigate the disappearance of a pre-Hispanic Mixtec gold ornament just days before the Guelaguetza festival.
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.
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.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, friends and families with older teens who enjoy detective stories will spend around 90 minutes tracking a missing Mixtec gold ornament from the Museo de las Culturas past Santo Domingo and the cathedral to the Plaza de la Danza. Culture-minded visitors get the Guelaguetza backdrop and a debate over contested heritage. Younger children, and anyone wanting a live guide to quiz on Mixtec history, may prefer something else.
What makes this quest special
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.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Oaxaca
A · Start
1a. Cerrada de Macedonio Alcala s/n, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
B · Finish
C. 2 de Abril, CALZADA MADERO, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Ryan Taylor.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Ryan Taylor
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Oaxaca gold quest start and finish?
It starts at the Museo de las Culturas and finishes at the Plaza de la Danza, so it does not return to the start. Along the way you pass Templo de Santo Domingo, Teatro Macedonio Alcalá, Palacio de Gobierno, Oaxaca Cathedral, Alameda de León and Museo Rufino Tamayo, among other stops.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take around 90 minutes, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 2 km through central Oaxaca. You can pause the game and continue later if you want a break for food or a closer look at a church or museum.
Is it suitable for children?
It is aimed at adults and older teens. The puzzles are solved in the real world using what you see at each stop, and the story follows a detective case about a stolen Mixtec gold ornament and contested heritage, which suits teenagers more than young children.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so couples, friends or a family can follow the clues on the same game. Everyone walks the route together, working through the case with detective Ken Clever on a phone.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. The quest is self-guided on your phone, so you can start whenever you like, with no group to join and no guide to meet. Just head to the Museo de las Culturas and begin, then pause and continue later if needed.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
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Explore Questo giftsHISTORY 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.
