Bom Jesus da Lapa, Religious pilgrimage center in Bahia, Brazil
Located 796 kilometers from Salvador, Bom Jesus da Lapa extends over 4,115 square kilometers along the banks of the São Francisco River.
The settlement originated in 1693 when Portuguese explorer Francisco Mendonça Mar discovered a cave system and established a religious sanctuary.
The municipality holds Brazil's third largest Catholic festival, drawing up to 800,000 pilgrims annually to participate in religious ceremonies and processions.
The city maintains numerous lodging facilities, restaurants, and transportation services to accommodate the constant flow of religious tourists throughout the year.
Natural caves within the municipality feature formations that resemble church structures, which led to their transformation into religious chapels.
Location: Bahia
Inception: August 31, 1923
Elevation above the sea: 484 m
Shares border with: Paratinga, Macaúbas, Malhada, Riacho de Santana, Santana, Serra do Ramalho, Sítio do Mato
Website: http://bomjesusdalapa.ba.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -13.25500,-43.41778
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
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