Wirikuta

Wirikuta is a sacred site in a mountainous desert landscape between San Luis Potosí and Zacatecas, near the town of Real de Catorce. The area is defined by rugged terrain and desert vegetation that makes it significant for spiritual journeys.

The territory has been a destination for annual spiritual journeys by the Wixárika from Jalisco for centuries, traveling roughly 400 kilometers. This long tradition remains central to the people's spiritual practice and continues to shape their relationship with the land.

The Wixárika communities regard this territory as sacred ground where ceremonies and traditional practices continue across generations. Participants follow rituals rooted in the spiritual identity of the people.

Visiting this location requires a permit from local authorities and coordination with the Wixárika communities beforehand. Advance planning is essential to arrange access to this protected natural area.

The territory supports an extraordinary range of over 500 plant species and more than 200 animal species, including rare desert plants. This biological abundance makes it ecologically significant alongside its spiritual role.