Santuario de la Virgen de Betania, Catholic temple in Cúa, Venezuela.
The Santuario de la Virgen de Betania is a religious complex near Cúa in Miranda state, comprising a chapel and spaces dedicated to Mary veneration. The site sits on what was once a large farm and includes a grotto housing a statue of the Virgin Mary.
The sanctuary emerged following reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1977, transforming a rural farmland into a pilgrimage destination. These religious events established the site as a significant spiritual center in the region.
The sanctuary draws pilgrims who come to pray and seek spiritual connection at the grotto. Visitors participate in religious rituals that reflect their devotion to the Virgin Mary.
The sanctuary is accessible via the Cúa-San Casimiro road with two entrances leading down to the riverside area. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain throughout the grounds.
Visitors collect water from the grotto, which local religious authorities consider to have special spiritual properties. This water-gathering tradition forms a core part of the pilgrimage experience that draws people from across the region.
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