Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes

The Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes is a Discalced Carmelite convent in Rinconada consisting of two connected sections with white walls and wooden eaves. The structures were built using reinforced concrete to withstand earthquakes common to the region.

The convent was founded to honor a young Carmelite nun who entered monastic life in 1919 and died shortly after. Her brief but meaningful life made the sanctuary a place of lasting spiritual importance.

The sanctuary holds the remains of a Carmelite nun who draws visitors seeking spiritual comfort and connection through prayer. People gather here to find inner peace and to voice their personal hopes and concerns.

The sanctuary hosts annual pilgrimages, especially during celebrations in October when thousands arrive to pay respects. Visitors should prepare for large crowds and wear sturdy footwear, as many pilgrims arrive on foot.

The monastic community preserves the memory of a person who spent only a few months in the convent before her early death. Despite this brief presence, she became the country's most significant canonization of her era.

Location: Rinconada

GPS coordinates: -32.89278,-70.67921

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:43