Cerro del Quemado
The sacred mountain where the Wixárika (Huichol) believe the sun was born. A stone-ring altar on the summit overlooks the Wirikuta desert.
Cerro del Quemado lies west of town and marks the end of the Wixárika (Huichol) pilgrimage. Legend says the sun was born here, and a ring of stones forms a ceremonial circle on the summit. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours on foot or horseback from town, across open highland scrub. From the top you can look out over the Wirikuta desert plains below. This is a religious site still in use, so please don't move stones, touch offerings or disturb ceremonies. There are no facilities, so bring your own water and sun protection.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Palenque de Gallos
- Plaza Hidalgo & Historic Center
- Casa de Moneda
- Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción
- Capilla y Panteón de Guadalupe
- Túnel de Ogarrio
- Pueblo Fantasma
- Wirikuta