Ondalinda x Careyes

Punta Farallon

The annual event— whose name combines the Spanish words for beautiful (linda) and wave (onda)—has been likened to a tropical version of Burning Man for its blend of fashionable denizens, international music acts, and otherworldly art installations. But the party, is only the initial draw. The festival, which takes place at the exclusive Costa Careyes resort in Jalisco, Mexico is more high-minded than the raucous Burning Man, with an emphasis on immersive cultural experiences like temazcal sweat lodges and educational workshops, and a guest list capped at 650 attendees, all of whom stay in luxury villas or glamping accommodations. Still, however small Ondalinda may be, it comes with big ambitions. $20,000 was raised for the Huichol people during the inaugural event supporting the continuation of pre-Hispanic art forms.

Costa Careyes