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It’s our birthday!

¡Es nuestro cumpleaños!

To celebrate we’re holding a 3-day literary weekend in Tepoztlán, the legendary village nestled in the foothills of the famous volcanos, just one hour+ south of Mexico City

Join us in the heart of Mexico for a bilingual literary feast with workshops, talks, readings, conversations, keynotes & open mics
featuring our star faculty & invited guests

Experience the magic of one of Mexico´s most beautiful villages

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THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE IT HAPPEN

Meet the poets, fiction writers, journalists, literary agents, curators and other creative voices that converge in Tepoztlán for Under the Volcano. This year’s festival brings together an extraordinary group of writers and cultural figures from Mexico and around the world, each bringing their own perspectives, experiences, and ways of seeing the world.

Your chance to become a part of the literary community  that makes Under the Volcano a truly singular experience.

"I love Tepoztlán and I love going to Under the Volcano! It’s all about ideas, creativity and great food!”​
Sandra Cisneros

FULL ACCESS

$349

ONE PASS for ALL 3 DAYS

DOZENS OF EVENTS TO CHOOSE FROM
  • 2 DAYS OF WRITING WORKSHOPS
  • KEYNOTE SPEECHES with AWARD-WINNING NOVELISTS
  • CRAFT TALKS ON THE CHALLENGES & JOYS of WRITING
  • OPEN MICS
  • GALA OPENING BARBECUE
  • BUFFET LUNCHES
  • CLOSING COCKTAIL

FREE FOR ALL UTV 2027 PARTICIPANTS

per Session

$99

AGENT CONSULTATIONS

BE PREPARED TO PRESENT

  • a 30-second elevator pitch
  • a description of your ideal reader
  • the opening page of your manuscript

meet with a literary agent in your language

FESTIVAL PREVIEW

Highlights from past seasons
of Under the Volcano

The magic of Tepoztlán

Local Attractions

Day Trips

NATURE / CULTURE / TRADITION/ COMMUNITY

Official Sponsors