Sacred landmarks in latin america

The neo-gothic basilica stands on a bridge across the Guáitara River at an elevation of 2900 meters.

The national Catholic shrine receives millions of pilgrims annually and houses the original image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

This Roman Catholic church from the 18th century stands at Plaza de Armas. The building displays a combination of neoclassical and baroque elements.

The religious complex built in 1537 includes a church, monastery and three courtyards featuring colonial architectural elements.

Archaeological site from the 5th century featuring stone monuments, pyramids and religious structures from Andean civilization.

This church was constructed between 1657 and 1672 using sandstone and marble. The facade displays Portuguese Baroque architecture.

This religious center of the Inca empire contained temples and gardens decorated with gold ornaments and astronomical observation points.

The church building, completed in 1971, features distinctive concrete architecture with two 80-meter arches and receives thousands of pilgrims annually.

A 3,713-meter mountain with a white monument of Christ on the summit and a telecommunications tower on its side.

This Caribbean island with white sand beaches contains pre-Columbian ruins and a sea turtle conservation center in turquoise waters.

This 18th century baroque church features ornate altars and a facade with detailed stone carvings and decorative elements.

Historic memorial site in downtown Asunción containing the tombs of significant Paraguayan military and political figures throughout history.

These 17th century mission ruins demonstrate the Christian settlement of the Guarani people under Jesuit leadership.

The granite sculpture by Victor Brecheret honors colonial expeditions into the Brazilian interior during the 17th century.

The historical site displays hundreds of stone engravings from prehistoric times, including geometric figures and astronomical representations.

This central square in the Palermo district serves as a transportation hub with subway station and streetcar connections.

This monumental statue stands on San Pedro Hill and measures 34.20 meters. It is the tallest religious monument in Bolivia.