Wirikuta desert and Real de Catorce

Our journey begins in Real de Catorce, a little village with a rich historic heritage that embraces a magical and mysterious ambiance. From there we will walk to La Cañada, a community within the biocultural reserve of Wirikuta, a sacred place according to the cosmology of the indigenous Wixárika (Huicholes).

The inhabitants of La Cañada have implemented water conservation and distribution practices that allow the cultivation of medicinal plants and flowers. An oasis in the middle of the desert.

La sierra Gorda

We arrive at the Biosphere Reserve of Sierra Gorda, the green heart of Mexico. The contrast of the past desert landscapes with the explosion of nature and crystal clear waters is impressive. Canyons, rivers and mountains form a unique vista, like the enigmatic Peña de Bernal.

Here, Margarita will welcome us to experience a personal story that brings together a project of ecological and sustainable living.

Los Atlantes de Tula – the Toltec capital.

In the ancient Toltec capital we will discover what lies behind this fascinating civilization. The myth of its ruler Quetzalcoatl, a deity of great importance in the Mesoamerican pantheon.

Tula (Tollan-Xicocotitlan) houses the Atlantes de Tula, monolithic statues carved in basalt over 4.5 meters high. We will engage the magnetism of this site by listening to the legends that were carved here in stone.

La Yerbabuena y el Bosque de Niebla.

La Yerbabuena is a project within the cloud forest, a vastly biodiverse ecosystem which is also one of the world’s largest water reservoirs. The Negrete family has been living in harmony with this environment for eleven years through ecological construction, environmental education and by generating awareness and community learning. In this dreamlike forest we will learn about new ecotechniques and health therapies.

A Cactus forest

 The Tehuacan – Cuicatlan Reserve has recently been declared as World Heritage site because of its natural and historical value. Here the first domestication of corn took place.

We will discover this desert that is thousand of years old, together with one of the communities that protects this unique place. Is one of the densest forests of columnar cacti on the planet, which reach up to 20 meters high.

Oaxaca – La Sierra Norte

In a village of Zapotec origin, located in the Oaxacan mountains, the inhabitants struggle to preserve their traditions and natural environment. We will meet with them and get to know their inspiring story of a self-managed community and entrepreneurial project.

Watching the sunrise from El Cerro del Jaguar, we will close our journey celebrating a ritual to honor the duality of life and constant transformation.

• In the October edition we will participate in one of the most fascinating traditions of Mexico and the world: Día de los Muertos.