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The Huichol Indians are considered one of the last indigenous cultures in
the world that remain true to ancient customs, traditions, language and
lifestyle. Living in the high Sierra Mountains behind Punta de Mita, the
Huichol Indians are known for their yarn paintings and beaded works.
Daily bus and air-tours of the village are a great way to spend a day away
from civilization to learn more about the culture and history of Mexico.
Specifically designed for people who want to venture away from
civilization to learn more about the people, culture, and history of
Mexico, our Huichol Indian air tour takes you on a scenic one-hour flight
to the remote mountain village of San Andres Coamihata - an important
religious and political center for one of the few remaining indigenous
tribes in the world - the Huichol Indians.
Every Friday from December-April at 8:30 am from the Aerotron
Aerodrome next to the Puerto Vallarta International Airport.
Length of Tour:
Price:
What's Included:
- Round-trip flight, soft drinks and knowledgeable guides
We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and bring a light
sweater with you.
Believed to be direct descendants of the Aztecs, the Huichol Indians are a
warm-hearted and enduring people who romanticize their past, clinging
tenaciously to their lifestyle, language, rituals and customs - despite the
ever-increasing physical and cultural encroachment of the modern world.
Perhaps the last tribe in North America who still live much as they did in
Pre-Columbian times, the Huichols are one of the few civilizations in the
world that have not lost their cultural identity to Western influences. Their
strong ceremonial traditions and rich mythology are alive and well, as
reflected in the visionary artworks that they create.
Huichol art, portrayed in the form of gourds, masks, jewelry, and
sculpture, is all hand-made using traditional methods that are handed
down from generation to generation. Individual artists are taught by their
elders, who then pass on the artistic techniques to their children, to
ensure their beliefs, rituals, visions and dreams are recorded and
preserved.
Originally all forms of Huichol art were made as prayer offerings to the
Spirits, called "offrendas." This practice is still continued, but today, some
of their art is made to sell, providing the Huichol people with a means of
livelihood that encourages them to maintain and preserve their cultural
and spiritual identity.
Our eye-opening, half-day tour to this rural hideaway in the Sierra Madre
Mountains offers you the unique opportunity to step into the Huichols'
way of life - and discover a world that is central to a mesmerizing legend
dating back over 2000 years. Escape to San Andres Coamihata and the
secret world of the Huichol Indians - make your reservations today!
Prices are subject to change.
 To book your adventure, click here.
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