wixárika route
states: [mexico]
category: cultural
year: 2025
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 22.5978638889, -103.2801527778
unesco id: 1704
world heritage site: 1704
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The Wixárika Route through Sacred Sites to Wirikuta (Tatehuarí Huajuyé), a UNESCO World Heritage site in Mexico, is a 500-kilometer pilgrimage trail revered by the Wixárika (Huichol) people, connecting 20 sacred sites across five states. Known as the "Path of Our Grandfather Fire," this ancestral route embodies the Wixárika’s spiritual and cultural traditions, involving rituals to honor deified ancestors and ensure agricultural prosperity. Recognized in July 2025 as Latin America’s first living indigenous tradition on the UNESCO list, it reflects a profound interplay of culture, spirituality, and nature.