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Hongo silvestre
9th Edition · La Ciudad, Pueblo Nuevo

MUSHROOM
FESTIVAL

August 7, 8 & 9, 2026

The official Durango event. Foraging tours, wild mushroom gastronomy, science, culture, and nature deep in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

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Mushrooms in Durango?

A forest that comes alive with the rain

Mexico is known as one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet. Every rainy season, the pine and oak forests surrounding the small town of La Ciudad completely transform into an extraordinary scene.

Recolección

Since 2018

We started the Durango Mushroom Festival to connect travelers, scientists, and locals with the mind-blowing world of fungi.

Mycotourism

Fast forward nine years, and it’s officially the ultimate mycotourism gathering in Northern Mexico.

Who is this experience for?

Connecting with & respecting nature.
Enjoying a cozy Durango mountain town.
Geeking out on the fungi kingdom.
Discovering new ways to travel.
Exploring Durango’s forests.
Meeting top-tier national experts.
Tasting mushroom-based gastronomy.
Sharing experiences in community.
Enjoying live music & art.
Finding inspiration in science.
Making unforgettable memories.
Traveling with purpose.

If this sounds like your kind of trip... We'll see you in La Ciudad!

Way beyond just foraging

What to expect?

Where science, culture, and nature meet.

Mycotourism tours

Wild mushroom ID

Chats with researchers

Interactive workshops

Fungi exhibitions

Mushroom gastronomy

Local farmers market

Kids' activities

Photo & drawing contests

Community cinema

Reventhongo: Live Music

Bonfires & hangouts

The full lineup

Official Itinerary

August 7th, 8th & 9th

10:30 a.m. Plaza IV Centenario

Shuttle departs from Durango to Hostal Mexiquillo

All day Hostal Mexiquillo Reception

Check-in

1:00 p.m. Main Square "La Ciudad"

To grill or not to grill (weather permitting). Intro to the Fungi World chat with Biologist Héctor Aguilar Reyes

3:00 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

Lunch

5:00 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

"Forest Bathing" walk

6:30 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Hall

Welcome & speaker introductions

6:45 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Hall

"FotoFungi" photo contest kickoff

7:30 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Hall

Interactive talk: "I found a mushroom... Now what?" Fungi ID for beginners with Biologist Danael Salazar Carra

8:30 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

Dinner

9:30 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Hall

"Ancestral Fungi" mixer: fireside chat with Mtro. Néstor Naranjo Jiménez & Biól. Héctor Aguilar Reyes + music

8:30 p.m.

Shuttle returns to Durango (for day-pass holders)

4:45 a.m. Plaza IV Centenario

Shuttle departs (day-pass holders)

6:30 a.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

Coffee break

7:00 a.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

Pre-forage briefing

7:30 a.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

Gratitude ceremony / Group sorting / Kit & Box lunch handout

8:00 a.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

Traditional wild mushroom foraging tour

1:30 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

Lunch

3:30 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

Downtime

4:00 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Hall

Workshop: Tasting adaptogenic mushrooms by Hongario Durango & Yakua Fungi

5:00 p.m. Main Square "La Ciudad"

Expert Panel

6:00 p.m. Main Square "La Ciudad"

"Nomad Cinema" screening & closing

7:30 p.m. Main Square "La Ciudad"

REVENTHONGO Mushroom buffet tasting / Local Market / Games / Mushroom Bingo / Live Music

8:30 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Reception

Shuttle returns (day-pass holders)

5:45 a.m. Plaza IV Centenario

Shuttle departs (day-pass holders)

7:00 a.m./ 9:00 a.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

Breakfast

8:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Courtyard

Express foraging tour

9:00 a.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Hall

Cultivation & Mycomaterials workshop by FUNCOX Biofábrica

11:00 a.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Hall

Surprise talk!

12:00 p.m. Main Square "La Ciudad"

"Bioluminescent Mushrooms & Zombies: Unveiling the mysteries of the Fungi Kingdom" by Dr. Laura Guzmán Dávalos.

1:00 p.m. Main Square "La Ciudad"

CLOSING CEREMONY Local market, awards, and photo contest winners presented by Miguel Castañeda

2:00 p.m.

Mushroom Exhibition walkthrough

4:00 p.m. Hostal Mexiquillo Reception

Check-out

4:30 p.m. Main Square "La Ciudad"

Shuttle departs for Durango

Day Passes

Discover

Friday 7th

$650 MXN
  • To grill or not to grill (weather permitting). Intro to the Fungi World chat.
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • "Forest Bathing" walk
  • Interactive talk: "I found a mushroom... Now what?" Fungi ID for beginners.
  • "Ancestral Fungi" mixer; fireside chat & music.

Learn

Saturday 8th

$1,250 MXN
  • Gratitude ceremony / Group sorting / Kit & Box lunch handout
  • Traditional wild mushroom foraging tour
  • Lunch
  • Workshop: Tasting adaptogenic mushrooms.
  • Expert Panel
  • "Nomad Cinema" screening & closing
  • REVENTHONGO: Mushroom buffet tasting, games, mushroom bingo, local market, Live Music.

Connect

Sunday 9th

$850 MXN
  • Breakfast
  • Express foraging tour
  • Cultivation & Mycomaterials workshop.
  • Surprise talk!
  • "Bioluminescent Mushrooms & Zombies" by Dr. Laura Guzmán Dávalos.
  • Closing Ceremony, Local Market, awards, and photo contest winners.

All-Inclusive Packages 2026

Includes Package 1 Package 2 Package 3 Package 4 Package 5 Package 6
Duration 3 Days / 2 Nights 3 Days / 2 Nights 3 Days / 2 Nights 3 Days / 2 Nights 2 Days / 1 Night 2 Days / 1 Night
ROOM LODGING
CAMPING AREA
ROUND-TRIP SHUTTLE
ALL MEALS INCLUDED
ALL ACTIVITIES
PRICE PER PERSON $4,530 $4,115 $3,975 $3,430 $3,345 $2,460

*TENT NOT INCLUDED*

Bosque de pino y encino
Hostal Mexiquillo

Stay & live the full experience

Hostal Mexiquillo offers various lodging options for those who want to stay immersed in the forest all weekend long.

Couples: You'll get a private room or private dorm with a double bed.

Groups of 3 or 4: You'll be set up in a room with two double beds.

Flying solo: We'll hook you up with a single bed in a dorm, or match you with a same-sex roommate in a double room.

We also have a designated camping area.

How to get to Hostal Mexiquillo?

STARTING FROM THE OXXO IN LA CIUDAD

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Get to the Oxxo and take the paved road right between the Oxxo and the butcher shop.

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Go past the dome.

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Take a left at the UNICA bakery.

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PASS BY THE VENEGAS MINI-MARKET.

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PASS BY THE TOWN KIOSK.

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AND YOU'RE HERE! WELCOME TO HOSTAL MEXIQUILLO.

Enjoy your stay!

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How do I book my spot?

Secure your tickets

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1. Pick the package that fits your vibe.
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2. Secure your spot with a $1,000 MXN deposit per person.
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3. Pay the remaining balance before the deadline.
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4. Check your inbox for all the pre-event details.
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5. Get ready for an epic Hongosto!

Payment methods

  • Bank transfer.
  • Cash deposit.
  • Credit/Debit card.
  • Months without interest (bank fee applies).

Bookings

618 840 07 10 618 138 50 59

THE FOREST BRINGS US TOGETHER:

DURANGO MUSHROOM FESTIVAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Hostal Mexiquillo

Our main host and organizer. A nature tourism project promoting authentic experiences, local development, and the conservation of Durango's natural and cultural heritage.

Ecosiente

Championing environmental education and best practices for the responsible use of natural resources.

Funcox Biofábrica

Fungi Kitchen and Biofactory driving the research and sharing of traditional gastronomy based on wild and cultivated mushrooms.

Durango Desconocido

Spreading the stories, traditions, and natural treasures that make our state unique.

Nortre's Films

Documenting and preserving the audiovisual memory of this vital biocultural heritage.

This organizing committee works side-by-side to make the Durango Mushroom Festival a reality. We believe in the forest's power to unite, teach, and heal us. Huge thanks to everyone who makes this encounter with nature possible.

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