Northern Mexico and the US Southwest
Yoreme
Lands
Southern Sonora (Etchojoa, Huatabampo, Navojoa) and northern Sinaloa (Ahome, El Fuerte, Guasave), Mexico
Countries Mexico
Facts 3
Governance
Yoreme communities have traditional governors. In December 2025 they met Mexico’s federal agrarian office to set a path for continuing the Yoreme-Mayo Justice Plan.
As of 2025 Source: Quadratín México (republished Procuraduría Agraria bulletin), Atienden Plan de Justicia al pueblo Yoreme-Mayo de Sonora (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Culture
Yoreme patron saint fiestas strengthen the social networks that link communities across Mayo lands and keep Yoreme identity alive.
As of 2023 Source: Sistema de Información Cultural, Secretaría de Cultura (Mexico), Mayos (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Culture
Yoreme artisans make wool blankets and sashes, clay pots, reed mats, harps, violins, rattles and wooden benches with hide seats.
Source: Sistema de Información Cultural, Secretaría de Cultura (Mexico), Mayos (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
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