Santuario de la Virgen de Lo Vásquez

The Sanctuary of the Virgin of Lo Vásquez stands 32 kilometers south of Valparaíso and 70 kilometers from Santiago, featuring a Spanish-made Virgin Mary statue.

In 1850, Father José Manuel Troncoso relocated the Virgin statue to a barn near the Valparaíso road, which later functioned as both public and parish school.

Each December 8, during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, nearly one million pilgrims travel to the sanctuary by bicycle, foot, or on their knees.

The sanctuary provides accommodation facilities and support services for visitors, with multiple daily masses and confession opportunities during major celebrations.

The shrine survived multiple earthquakes, including severe damage in 1851 and 1985, leading to reconstruction efforts that expanded its structure with iron and cement materials.

Location: Casablanca

GPS coordinates: -33.25683,-71.43828

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:35