The book combines legends, customs, costumes and dances of various indigenous groups and communities in Mexico. Each chapter or section covers topics such as legends and myths that explain phenomena, historical figures or everyday life. Traditional customs, such as festivals, rituals, celebrations, and agricultural or hunting practices. Costumes and typical ornaments of each town, describing fabrics, embroidery, feathers, colors and symbols. Traditional dances and dances, with descriptions of movements, rhythm, music and cultural context. It includes specific chapters on peoples such as Chatinos, Totonacos, Zapotecs of the Isthmus of Oaxaca, among others, with historical data, photographs and artistic details.