Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Neoclassical basilica cathedral at Plaza Principal, Colima, Mexico

The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe stands on a corner of the Jardín Libertad. Its facade has a single nave flanked by two one-body towers, an entrance framed by Ionic arches with fluted columns and volutes, a choir window above, and a small ribbed drum topped by a stone cross. The interior holds cedar carvings and a pulpit by Othón Bustos.

The church traces its origin to 1525, when it was raised on the site the Spaniards assigned for the parish and the royal houses of the city. Built of adobe with brick, stone and gold ornament, it was completed in 1540 and withstood the climate and tremors of the region. On 12 October 1998 Pope John Paul II designated it a Minor Basilica, the first consecrated to the Virgin of Guadalupe in Latin America.

The cathedral is the first in Latin America consecrated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, as stated when Pope John Paul II named it a minor basilica on 12 October 1998. Inside stands an old sculpture of Saint Philip of Jesus, patron of the city since 1668, and the cedar carvings are by cabinetmakers Manuel Cedeño and Andrés González.

The cathedral faces Jardín Libertad, the central square of Colima's historic center, and can be reached on foot from the surrounding streets. Its twin towers and large dome are visible from several blocks away, making orientation easy. Visitors should dress modestly when entering, especially during Mass.

On 12 October 1998 Pope John Paul II named it a Minor Basilica, making it the first basilica in Latin America consecrated to the Virgin of Guadalupe. The papal designation is the fact that sets it apart from other churches in the region.