Wirikuta
The sacred desert of the Wixárika, with cactus flats and pure starry skies. It is a UN-recognised natural and cultural protected area.
Wirikuta is a sacred protected area made up of the mountains and plains around the town. Each year, the Wixárika travel there on long pilgrimages to gather peyote cactus. It is part of the Chihuahuan Desert, covered with yucca and cacti, and its night skies are exceptionally dark, ideal for stargazing. Visitors can join hiking or horseback tours organised by local guides. Peyote is legally protected in Mexico, so picking or consuming it as a tourist is illegal, and it is also disrespectful to Indigenous beliefs.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pueblo Fantasma
- Túnel de Ogarrio
- Parroquia de la Purísima Concepción
- Casa de Moneda
- Capilla y Panteón de Guadalupe
- Plaza Hidalgo & Historic Center
- Palenque de Gallos
- Cerro del Quemado