Guelaguetza Oaxaca 2026

Date: Jul 18 - 19, 2026
City: Oaxaca, Mexico
Venue: Edificio Didáctica Objetiva e Investigación Arquitectónica
Address: Avenida Universidad s/n, Ex-Hacienda de, 5 Señores, 68110 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax.
Details: Vestíbulo del Edificio DOIA
Contact: Equipo Organizador
Organizers: Esteban Elías González Méndez and Irving Yael Avendaño Alonzo
WCA Delegates: Jaime Tadeo Perez Cardona and Leonardo Sánchez Del Toro

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¡Bienvenidos a Guelaguetza Oaxaca 2026!

La Guelaguetza es mucho más que una simple festividad, es el corazón mismo de la cultura oaxaqueña. Representa la esencia de la generosidad, la solidaridad y la comunidad que caracteriza a este hermoso estado de México. En la Guelaguetza, las personas se reúnen para compartir, celebrar y fortalecer los lazos que los unen como comunidad.

Y ¿qué mejor manera de expresar esta conexión que a través de los cubos? Al resolver este rompecabezas, no solo estamos demostrando habilidad y destreza, sino también la capacidad de unirnos en un desafío común, sin importar nuestro origen o cultura.

¡No te pierdas la oportunidad de ser parte de este encuentro único, donde los cubos se convierten en símbolos de conexión y celebración! ¡Te esperamos en la Guelaguetza Oaxaca 2026!

AVISO DE FILMACIÓN Y FOTOGRAFÍA

Durante el evento se realizarán fotografías y grabaciones de video que podrán ser utilizadas por la Asociación Mexicana de Speedcubing con fines de promoción, documentación y difusión institucional.

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Welcome to Guelaguetza Oaxaca 2026!

The Guelaguetza is much more than just a celebration — it is the very heart of Oaxacan culture. It represents the essence of generosity, solidarity, and community that defines this beautiful state of Mexico. During Guelaguetza, people come together to share, celebrate, and strengthen the bonds that unite them as a community.

And what better way to express this connection than through Cubes? By solving this puzzle, we are not only showcasing skill and dexterity, but also the ability to unite around a shared challenge, regardless of our background or culture.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this unique gathering, where cubes become symbols of connection and celebration! We’ll see you at Guelaguetza Oaxaca 2026!

NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographs and video recordings will take place during the event and may be used by Asociación Mexicana de Speedcubing for promotional, documentation, and outreach purposes.

By attending, you consent to the use of your image in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

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Events
Main event
Competitors: 39

Registration period

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The base registration fee for this competition is $220 (Mexican Peso).
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On the spot registrations will be accepted if there are remaining spots available, with a base registration fee of $250 (Mexican Peso).
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En la pestaña ¿Cómo Registrarse? está la información detallada para realizar el registro.
Un vez que te registres el equipo organizador te mandara un correo electrónico con los datos bancarios para que puedas realizar el pago de tu inscripción.
Tendrás 48 horas para realizar el pago, de lo contrario se dará el lugar al siguiente en la lista.
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Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez won with an average of 8.03 seconds in the 3x3x3 Cube event. Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza finished second (8.12) and Favio Rubén Olvera Vega finished third (8.43).

3x3x3 Cube

#	Name	Best	Average	Representing	Solves
1	Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez	6.05	8.03	Mexico	7.28	6.05	7.70	9.12	9.19
2	Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza	7.33	8.12	Mexico	7.33	8.30	7.93	8.14	8.78
3	Favio Rubén Olvera Vega	7.33	8.43	Mexico	7.33	8.00	8.82	10.69	8.46

2x2x2 Cube

#	Name	Best	Average	Representing	Solves
1	Nicolás Concha Acosta	1.75	2.39	Colombia	1.93	3.31	1.93	1.75	DNF
2	Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez	2.20	3.15	Mexico	2.78	3.65	3.01	3.88	2.20
3	Aric Huerta Bonilla	2.61	3.21	Mexico	2.98	7.06	3.12	2.61	3.52

4x4x4 Cube

#	Name	Best	Average	Representing	Solves
1	Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez	23.78	25.87	Mexico	26.94	26.02	23.78	24.64	29.65
2	Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza	27.53	29.57	Mexico	28.33	32.49	34.83	27.89	27.53
3	Esteban Elías González Méndez	30.78	31.64	Mexico	34.32	30.78	31.36	31.24	32.31

5x5x5 Cube

#	Name	Best	Average	Representing	Solves
1	Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza	43.78	48.89	Mexico	49.01	51.78	43.78	48.20	49.45
2	Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez	52.22	56.08	Mexico	59.73	52.22	57.56	56.64	54.04
3	Mariano Gómez Castillo	1:01.98	1:09.37	Mexico	1:17.28	1:01.98	1:10.08	1:11.75	1:06.29

3x3x3 One-Handed

#	Name	Best	Average	Representing	Solves
1	Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza	15.62	16.44	Mexico	15.66	15.62	22.24	17.40	16.26
2	Juan de Dios Noriega Sánchez	14.10	16.59	Mexico	14.53	18.66	14.10	18.68	16.59
3	Favio Rubén Olvera Vega	14.47	17.14	Mexico	16.78	21.04	18.38	14.47	16.25

Clock

#	Name	Best	Average	Representing	Solves
1	David Adán Rivera	4.44	4.79	Mexico	4.83	4.85	4.70	5.75	4.44
2	Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza	4.31	5.28	Mexico	5.09	4.79	DNF	5.95	4.31
3	Alfredo Vasquez Mendoza	5.38	5.98	Mexico	5.38	5.92	6.46	5.98	6.05

Megaminx

#	Name	Best	Average	Representing	Solves
1	Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza	38.78	39.69	Mexico	40.41	45.83	38.79	39.87	38.78
2	Aric Huerta Bonilla	38.63	40.24	Mexico	40.70	39.01	41.00	42.42	38.63
3	Leonardo Sánchez Del Toro	45.79	48.52	Mexico	48.79	54.30	45.79	50.15	46.62

Pyraminx

#	Name	Best	Average	Representing	Solves
1	Irving Yael Avendaño Alonzo	1.93	2.94	Mexico	6.47	3.06	2.83	2.92	1.93
2	Nicolás Concha Acosta	1.88	3.06	Colombia	3.65	4.21	2.97	2.56	1.88
3	Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza	2.77	3.80	Mexico	4.20	3.99	5.95	2.77	3.22

Skewb

#	Name	Best	Average	Representing	Solves
1	Jaime Tadeo Perez Cardona	3.35	4.66	Mexico	4.89	4.30	3.35	4.79	6.34
2	Nicolás Concha Acosta	3.03	5.26	Colombia	7.01	3.82	6.94	3.03	5.01
3	Alexis Rodrigo Cazu Mendoza	3.78	5.26	Mexico	6.73	3.78	8.03	4.32	4.73