El Santuario de Chimayo, Catholic shrine in Chimayo, New Mexico.
The Santuario de Chimayo stands as an adobe church with thick walls, twin bell towers, and decorative folk art within its 60-foot-long structure.
The shrine originated in 1810 when Don Bernardo Abeyta discovered a crucifix near the Santa Cruz River, leading to the construction of a chapel in 1813.
The site incorporates elements from both Spanish Catholic traditions and Native American beliefs, reflected in its architecture and religious practices.
Visitors can attend daily mass at 11:00 AM in the Lord of Esquipulas Chapel, with additional Spanish and English services on Sundays.
The shrine contains el pocito, a small well of soil that the church regularly replenishes from nearby hills for pilgrims seeking healing properties.
Location: New Mexico
Website: http://elsantuariodechimayo.us
GPS coordinates: 35.98908,-105.93192
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
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