# Oaxaca senior citizen social tourism program > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oaxaca-senior-citizen-social-tourism-program > Updated: 2026-08-18T18:03:19.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Oaxaca state government launched the ‘Raíces Viajeras’ program, a social tourism initiative designed to provide free travel, medical care, and recreation for senior citizens. Coordinated by the Secretaría de Turismo and the Sistema para el Desarrollo Integral de la Familia (DIF) Oaxaca, the program aims to facilitate 21 round-trip journeys for over 1,000 older adults from 15 municipalities in the Valles Centrales region. Deputy Monica Belén López Javier described the initiative as a social-justice measure and the first policy of its kind in Oaxaca and much of Mexico aimed at guaranteeing the right to rest and recreation for the elderly. The program targets citizens aged 60 to 70, providing transportation, travel insurance, full meals, and medical accompaniment. In its first stage, the initiative benefited 144 people through trips to Puerto Escondido, including visits to Puerto Angelito and Zicatela beaches. To support the broader tourism sector, Deputy Haydeé Reyes has introduced a legislative proposal to strengthen the Oaxaca Tourism Observatory by involving more diverse sectors in decision-making. Additionally, Reyes has advocated for improvements in signage, accessibility, and mobility within tourist zones to assist elderly individuals, pregnant women, and visitors with disabilities. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Oaxaca implements social tourism program and legislative reforms Oaxaca is expanding its tourism sector through the ‘Raíces Viajeras’ social program for seniors and legislative initiatives to strengthen the state's Tourism Observatory and accessibility. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oaxaca-implements-social-tourism-program-and-legislative-reforms ### 2026-08-07: Oaxaca Launches 'Raíces Viajeras' Free Travel Program for Seniors Oaxaca's new Raíces Viajeras program will give over 1,000 seniors from 15 municipalities free trips to Puerto Escondido, with transport, insurance, meals and medical care. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oaxaca-launches-races-viajeras-free-travel-program-for-seniors --- Cite as: Oaxaca senior citizen social tourism program. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/oaxaca-senior-citizen-social-tourism-program