El Tiradito, Historic shrine in Barrio Viejo, Tucson, United States
El Tiradito features stone walls with candles and personal items placed by visitors seeking fulfillment of their wishes through nighttime prayers.
The shrine was relocated in 1928 from Meyer and Simpson streets to South Main Avenue, maintaining its significance as a cultural landmark.
People from Mexican, Native American, and Anglo communities gather at this shrine to light candles and make wishes, following local traditions.
The shrine remains accessible throughout the day and night, allowing visitors to participate in the candle-lighting ritual at any time.
This shrine stands as the sole religious structure in the United States dedicated to a sinner buried in unconsecrated ground.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 32.21617,-110.97472
Latest update: November 29, 2025 18:27
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