Beautiful pieces with bead or yarn appliqués, designs that are repeated in bracelets or necklaces, paintings, sculptures, shoes or even cars (who can forget the famous “Vochol”), all give life to the unparalleled craftwork of the Huichol, which this year has been selected to be one of the 2020 Best of the Best.
México Desconocido magazine holds a yearly contest in search of the best in the country as seen through the eyes of the most seasoned travelers. The contest consists of various categories with readers voting on the most original experiences and destinations, whether by design or by virtue of their authenticity, trend-setting nature or preservation of tradition.
At the conclusion of two weeks of voting (March 1st through the 15th) on the lomejordemexico.com website, the Huichol Handicrafts won with 26.23% of the total votes in the category of Best Handicraft for 2020. There were over 230 thousand votes tallied in 14 different categories.
According to México Desconocido, the acknowledgements will be awarded during the 45th Tianguis Turístico México trade show that will be hosted in Mérida, Yucatán.
The Riviera Nayarit Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and the Bahía de Banderas Hotel and Motel Association (AHMBB) continue to promote the destination, helping to position it on the domestic and international maps with the support of the Government of the State of Nayarit via the Tourism Promotion Trust (Fiprotur).
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