Deep in the rainforest of the Sierra Madre Mountains, one of the worlds last remaining indigenous cultures continues to practice their unique customs. For centuries, the Huichol Indians have resided in isolation, resisting the influences of the modern world. As home to many famous Huichol artists and just a short flight from the ancient villages, Puerto Vallarta has long been the best destination to experience Huichol culture. Each year, adventurous tourists visit the Huichol not only in the streets of Puerto Vallarta, but in their mountain villages for a chance to observe a truly distinctive civilization.
Calling themselves “Wixritari” (the people) in their native language, the Huichol claim to have migrated west to the Sierra Madre Mountains from the area known as San Luis Potosi. As a result, many of the Huichol living in these mountains make a yearly pilgrimage to San Luis Potosi to celebrate their ancestors. Some evidence also suggests that the Huichol may be direct descendents of the great Aztec culture. Today, approximately 7,000 Huichol continue to reside in their mountainous villages, while another 13,000 have relocated throughout Mexico. When...
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