Huautla Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in Mexican state of Oaxaca
About Huautla
Huautla was thrust into the spotlight of early 1960s counterculture when an article appeared inLifemagazine about the "magic mushrooms" of the Mazatec people of Oaxaca, particularly a curandera named Maria Sabina in Huautla. Timothy Leary, John Lennon, and Bob Dylan were among the earliest pilgrims to visit the town in order to experience the kind of hallucinations described in the article. The people of Huautla did not appreciate the publicity and they chafed at their budding fame over ancient practices that they preferred to keep to themselves. Maria Sabinas was ostracized by the community and arsonists burned her home. While travelers can still find locals who will sell them psychoactive mushrooms, they are unlikely to find a shaman willing to perform the ceremonies that would guide the
Top Attractions in Huautla
Explore the best things to see and do in Huautla:
- ★Casa de Maria Sabina
- ★Cerro de la Adoracion
Where to Eat in Huautla
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Marisqueria la Nave del Olvido
- 🍴Ostok Caffe
Where to Stay in Huautla
- 🏨Hotel el Rinconcito
- 🏨Hotel Santa Julia
Huautla Travel Guide Sections
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