For the Huichol Indians, the desert mountains here are sacred, a cosmic portal with major mojo, where shamans collect the peyote that fuels the waking dreams that hold the universe together.

So we took a daylong tour to a Huichol Indian settlement northeast of the city. The trip jolted us out of Margaritaville into pre-Columbian civilization. In El Potrero de la Palmita, at 4,500 feet ...

The Huichol rituals appear so prominently only because their culture is the best preserved in the region. But the Huichol are just one tribe among many with mythology linked to the paintings in the ...

The region is protected as a UNESCO Natural Sacred Area ... But the surrounding area, Wirikuta, is sacred territory for the Huichol Indians, who make their yearly 400 km pilgrimage here to harvest ...

Huichol-made bags, hats, pens and other woven objects make the perfect souvenirs for travelers visiting the destination and can be easily found in many stores throughout the region, including ...

The invited guests– more than 100– entered the ceremonial area and a Huichol shaman in ceremonial attire waved what looked like eagle feathers over the heads and bodies of each participant.

Officer Vargas had no rank in the land of the Huichol. Jose, along with his wife, Leticia, would have to stand with souls bared before this tribe, notoriously suspicious of outsiders. Unarmed and ...

Reid Park Zoo collaborated with the Huichol tribe of Mexico on a conservation effort that showcases stunning sculptures of various endangered species. The collection, “Wild Wonders: The Art of ...

The Consulate General of Mexico in Denver and the Mexican Cultural Center, in coordination with The Sebastian Hotel, are hosting an exhibition of Huichol art that will be open for the public beginning ...

The invited guests– more than 100– entered the ceremonial area and a Huichol shaman in ceremonial attire waved what looked like eagle feathers over the heads and bodies of each participant.