Sahuayo sits in a valley at the foot of several mountain peaks and stretches up the mountains. One mountain has many palatial homes, while another nearby is crowded with humble dwellings. Some have dirt floors, others concrete. Better homes all have tile floors. Many are operated out the front door of the homes.
Street vendors sell everything from tamales to huraches.
You don't have to walk far to find a meal, a suit of clothes or a doctor's office. As we had breakfast in a humble mountain home on Friday morning, we admired the breathtaking view of the valley and surrounding mountains. The men preached over a loudspeaker, cassette tapes provided music, and one of the men played a guitar while the group sang. The mayor had warned church members not to do anything to draw a crowd, so we were discreet. Evangelical Christians are sorely persecuted in that area.