Virgin of Suyapa, Religious shrine in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
The Virgin of Suyapa statue measures 6.5 centimeters, carved from cedar wood with an oval face and hands joined in prayer position.
Alejandro Colindres discovered the small wooden figure in 1747 while resting on Mount Piligüín after a day of agricultural work.
The statue receives thousands of pilgrims from Central America each February 3rd during the annual celebration of the Virgin's feast day.
The original chapel and newer basilica in Suyapa, located 7 kilometers southeast of Tegucigalpa, remain open for visitors throughout the year.
The Order of the Knights of Suyapa maintains responsibility for protecting the statue and accompanies it during its journeys across Honduras.
Location: Tegucigalpa
GPS coordinates: 14.08046,-87.15764
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13
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