Huichol Culture Day Trip

On this tour dedicated to the Huichol culture, delve into the significance of this vital indigenous civilization in the Nayarit Riviera. Participants will engage in a ritual and witness a traditional dance.

Description

Meet at the Fray Junipero Serra hotel in Tepic at the scheduled time. The tour departs towards the Aguamilpa hydroelectric dam, located along the Grande de Santiago riverbed.

The journey into the Huichol or Wixarika culture, known for preserving its ancient indigenous traditions, begins here. The Huichol people express their unique worldview through their attire, traditions, cuisine, and handicrafts.

From the Aguamilpa dam, participants will take a boat to Anaki, a sacred site for the Huichol community. Guided by indigenous members, the group will explore the ceremonial center and the Calli-Huey temple. Here, participants will partake in the Marakame ritual and experience a traditional Huichol dance.

Participants will also visit a Wixarika handicraft exhibition to appreciate authentic artisanry. The tour concludes with a traditional lunch featuring fried fish.

After this immersive and educational 10-hour adventure, the group will return to Tepic.