In 1560, Huatulco lost ships of progress for neighboring docks Acapulco galleons definitive basis that would link New Spain for centuries with the East. Huatulco became then, reluctantly, in a town forgotten by almost everyone, with the unfortunate exception of the pirates. In 1579, Francis Drake demolished what remained of the harbor and, in 1587, the raid pirate Thomas Cavendish was no less negative, but is remembered today for his contribution to the legend of Cruz Huatulco. Cavendish ordered the wooden cross that stood opposite the port of Huatulco was destroyed. The axes were shattered, the mountains lost their teeth, several cables broke and the fire got even topple the cross. The prodigy was soon considered a miracle. Where had emerged that cross? A new marvel: the natives attributed the arrival of the cross to a white man, bearded, robed, which had emerged from the sea, with the cross, centuries before the Spanish arrived. In fact, the Aztecs had named the place as Cuauhtolco, meaning the place where the tree is worshiped. The great moments of each party differ holding (processions, fireworks, food, gifts), but there is usually dancing and music, the rhythm of the marimba and orchestra, with aftertaste prehispanic dances - the battle between Tiger Knight and Eagle Knight - Colonial forms - disputes between Moors and Christians - or magical elements, like the mysterious sounds of Huautla Mazatec, the place of the eagles. And course, multicolor dresses, flowers, footwork, and the endless verses spicy flirtation between men and women: life that expresses and celebrates, in every neighborhood, in every city and every bit, in Oaxaca. Guelaguetza The Gift of All Peoples of Oaxaca Guelaguetza is a Zapotec word meaning gift, mutual offering. Since ancient times, the Zapotecs have practiced the custom of the "Guelaguetza": the gift as a symbol and form of participation in society. The "Guelaguetza" now comes the ultimate party of Oaxaca: the festival of Lunes del Cerro, held in the capital, Oaxaca, the second Monday after the feast of the Virgen del Carmen (July 16), and bringing together delegations from all regions of state to represent, in the main event of the festival, a fabulous spectacle of music, dance, singing and dancing, crowned in the end, by the assistant public release samples of the most significant of each region.