Huichol Route to Huiricuta

The Huichol people of western Mexico exude an enduring spirit and passion to hold on to their traditions.

This is exemplified in the pilgrimage route between Nayarit and Huiricuta, stretching nearly 800 km, wherein dozens of sacred sites are visited along the way.

[2] Because the Huichol have no written language, the pilgrimage has the added importance of linking populations of Huichol and disseminating knowledge of culture and reinforcing cultural practices.

This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on December 6, 2004 in the Mixed (Cultural + Natural) category.

[3] Huichol Route through the sacred sites to Huiricuta (Tatehuari Huajuye) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-03-02.