Diagnosis cultural y natural de la Ruta Huichol a Huiricuta: Criterios para su inclusión en la lista de Patrimonio Mundial

A comprehensive diagnosis of the Wixárika Route through Sacred Sites to Wirikuta (Tatehuarí Huajuyé) in Mexico highlights its exceptional cultural and natural value, justifying its inclusion as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This route, spanning 135,360 hectares across Nayarit and San Luis Potosí, serves as a vital corridor for the Wixárika people's pilgrimage, integrating sacred sites, diverse ecosystems, and traditional practices. The study identifies unique attributes such as its role in cultural exchange, ritual significance, and biodiversity conservation, meeting multiple UNESCO criteria (iii, v, vi, x). Despite its potential universal importance, the route faces threats from resource exploitation and development pressures. The research, based on over 20 field expeditions spanning two decades, combines ethnographic, biological, and legal data to support its nomination as an Associative Cultural Landscape, emphasizing the deep interplay between culture and nature.

Giménez de Azcárate, J., Fernández, H., Candelario, T., Lira, R., & Llano, M. (2018). Diagnosis cultural y natural de la Ruta Huichol a Huiricuta: Criterios para su inclusión en la lista de Patrimonio Mundial. Investigaciones Geográficas, (96). https://doi.org/10.14350/rig.59604