Huicholes are one of the many original ethnical communities of Mexico, mainly based in the central Pacific coast state of Nayarit. They managed to preserve their traditions, believes and customs through the centuries. They are very easy to identify, thanks to their colorful dresses, just like this two young ladies, that posed so kindly for this portrait.

Hats salesman

In a little town near Saltillo, México

For December 12th is usual for local people to dress in the former aztec emperors way, to celebrate the Guadalupe s Virgin day, national patron of Mexico.

A liquid based on pork grease, is dumped into boiling oil. After a few minutes it is solidified and ready for sale... Although it is not the most nutritive food, it is very popular as snack (or botanas, after the name mexicans give to this kind of food).

To the sole rhythm of the drums, differents groups of people dance to celebrate the Guadalupe Virgin s day, December the 12th (Torreón, Coahuila).