Santuario de Santa Teresa de Los Andes, Carmelite convent in Rinconada, Chile

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.

Teresa de Los Andes, born Juana Fernández Solar in Santiago on 13 July 1900, entered the Discalced Carmelite monastery in 1919 and died there on 12 April 1920. Reports of miracles attributed to her from the 1940s led to the community's move to Auco. She was beatified on 3 April 1987 during John Paul II's visit to Chile, and construction of the present sanctuary began on 16 January 1988, with inauguration in December of that year.

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 sanctuary is run by the Fundación Teresa de los Andes and relies only on pilgrim donations, so it is still considered unfinished. The murals in the crypt, showing Teresa's life and message, were painted by the Benedictine nun Alejandra Izquierdo with the young muralist Gonzalo Correa, who also painted the light allegory in the apse.