San Juan de los Lagos, Religious pilgrimage center in Jalisco, Mexico
The city sits at an elevation of 1,855 meters in the Los Altos region, featuring buildings constructed from pink sandstone and a central basilica.
Founded in 1542 by Father Miguel de Bologna, the settlement initially carried the name San Juan Bautista de Mezquititlan before becoming San Juan de los Lagos.
The Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos houses a 50-centimeter statue of the Virgin Mary, crafted by Tarascos Indians using wood, corn pith, and orchid juice.
The municipality receives between seven and nine million visitors annually, with major influxes during religious festivals at the end of January and beginning of February.
The local economy combines agricultural production of corn and beans with mining operations, while maintaining strong ties to religious tourism throughout the year.
Location: San Juan de los Lagos Municipality
Inception: 1542
Elevation above the sea: 1,855 m
Website: http://sanjuandeloslagos.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 21.24893,-102.33036
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33
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