Pilgrimage
Catholic pilgrimage to Mexico
Mexico's pre-Hispanic civilizations built some of the world’s great archaeological monuments. Then came the Spanish colonial era, which left beautiful towns full of tree-shaded plazas and richly sculpted churches.
Catholicism in Mexico is one of the major legacies from Spanish rule, and its
history is fascinating: starting with Spanish missionaries arriving in the 16th century, to the more recent Reform War of the 19th century.
The places in the sample itinerary below have been chosen for their religious, historic and architectural importance.
DAY 2
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Latin America's most revered religious shrine. It is here where the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared before Juan Diego in 1531, and an image of her was miraculously emblazoned on his cloak.
DAY 3
Church of San Juan Bautista in Coyoacan, originally constructed as a Dominican monastery.
