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The Guelaguetza Gold Grab in Oaxaca

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Museo de las Culturas, 1a. Cerrada de Macedonio Alcala s/n, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

41-71 mins

You will walk

2630 steps

Total distance

2 km

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.

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.

The mission: Your story in Oaxaca

You're a property detective with the Oaxaca City Police Department. During preparations for the upcoming Guelaguetza festival, a dancer preparing for her costume visited the Museo de las Culturas and noticed something strange—the artifact on display appears to be a replica.

Your supervisor assigns you to investigate, and world traveler consulting detective Ken Clever is already interested in the case. Join him to uncover what happened while exploring the historic center of Oaxaca.

Good to know before you play

  • Step Into the Story
  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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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.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

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