Colombia, a country of deep Catholic roots and a rich cultural heritage, becomes an epicenter of religious tourism in Latin America.
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From imposing sanctuaries to centenary processions that fill the streets with fervor. This is Holy Week in Colombia, and many cities offer a wide variety of destinations where faith and heritage are intertwined.
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Next, a tour of some of the most representative places of religious tourism in Colombia:
1. Popayán (Cauca)
Known as “The Jerusalem of America”, Popayán houses one of the most traditional and recognized Holy Week celebrations on the continent. Its processions, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, date from the 16th century and attract thousands of visitors every year.
2. Las Lajas Sanctuary (Nariño)
Located in Ipiales, near the border with Ecuador, this sanctuary is considered an architectural jewel built on a cannon. Dedicated to the Virgen del Rosario, the place is not only a pilgrimage point, but also an essential postal of religious tourism in Colombia.
. Monserrate (Bogotá
The Cerro de Monserrate, at 3,152 meters above sea level, is one of the most emblematic sites of the capital. Thousands of faithful rise on foot, in cable car or funicular to visit the sanctuary of the fallen Lord, especially during Holy Week, making it a symbol of devotion and spiritual connection with the city.
4. Zipaquirá and its salt cathedral (Cundinamarca)
Built at 180 meters underground, the salt cathedral is an architectural and spiritual wonder. This underground temple, carved within a salt mine, has been classified as one of Colombia’s seven wonders and is one of the most visited religious sites in the country.
5. Mompox (Bolívar)
This riverside municipality, a World Heritage, celebrates a traditional Holy Week that dates back to the seventeenth century. Their processions are solemnly beautiful and are carried out in a colonial environment that retains the essence of the time.
6. Chiquinquirá (Boyacá)
Headquarters of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá, Patroness of Colombia, this Boyacense municipality is one of the main pilgrimage destinations in the country. Faithful of all regions travel here to pay tribute to the Virgin.
7. BUGA (Valle del Cauca
The city houses the Basilica of the Lord of Miracles, one of the most important pilgrimage centers in the Colombian Southwest. Every year, thousands of devotees arrive in Buga to fulfill promises or thank favors received.
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