Wixárika Indigenous Blessing: Sacred Walk in Nature
Overview
The Wixárika people are one of the Indigenous cultures originating in western Mexico, recognized for their profound spiritual relationship with nature, the land, and their ancestors. Their knowledge, ceremonies, symbols, and traditions have been passed down from generation to generation, keeping an important biocultural heritage alive.
You will take part in a Wixárika Blessing Walk, guided by Santos Hernández (White Deer), a local spiritual guide, where knowledge and tradition are shared in an authentic and respectful way.
During the journey, you will visit four sacred sites, each with its own meaning within the Wixárika worldview. There, you will not only learn about their relationship with the land and the spirit, but also participate in practices that honor the connection between nature, community, spirituality, and life.
What's Included
Meeting Location
Av. del Palmar 565
entre Sábalo y Chiripa, 63734 Sayulita, Nay., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Your adventure begins at Chamán Restaurant, where you’ll meet your guides, Santos and Jair, who will welcome you and provide a brief introduction to the experience.
From there, you'll walk through jungle, beaches, and gentle hills toward a sacred area home to four Sacred Places of great importance to the Wixárika community of Sayulita. Along the way, you'll learn about their history, culture, and worldview, as well as their deep connection with nature and the land.
This experience is the result of a collaboration between Jair and Santos, created to contribute to the preservation and transmission of Wixárika culture in Sayulita and to foster respectful cultural exchange.
We invite you to approach this experience with openness and sensitivity, recognizing that the Wixárika worldview has its own beliefs and ways of understanding the world. Come to listen, learn, and respect a living tradition, while appreciating the community’s deep relationship with its surroundings.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- First aid kit.
- Blessing Ceremony.
- Canes for hiking.
- Tourist guide.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 7..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wixárika Indigenous Blessing: Sacred Walk in Nature is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wixárika Indigenous Blessing: Sacred Walk in Nature will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- First aid kit
- Blessing Ceremony
- Canes for hiking
- Tourist guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 47 travelers
