Riviera Nayarit is also home to the Huichol Center for Cultural Survival, an organization that generates working strategies and programs to address the economic, educational and health issues facing ...

Octavio lived with the Santa Mónica community in the El Nayar municipality , west of Nayarit. With his Huichol origin and polite demeanor, the young man used to work threading tobacco at a local ...

One of the truly unique aspects of a Riviera Nayarit vacation is the chance to observe the indigenous Huichol Indian culture. The Huichols have lived in the region for a staggering 15,000 years.

One of the most captivating aspects of traveling to Riviera Nayarit is its indigenous Huichol Indians, who have made the region their home for over 15,000 years.

The Huichol (pronounced Wee-chol) number about 25,000. Though some live in cities of Tepic, Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, many still live in the Sierra Madre on about 400 ranchos.

Just north of Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit's 192 miles of coastline encompasses 23 oceanside villages, each with its own character. High-end and boutique lodging abounds, along with fresh ...

Later, I wandered into the Galerie Huichol, full of Huichol Indian beaded jewelry. The Huichols live in the mountain region bordering the two Mexican states of Jalisco and Nayarit.