Minor Basilica of the Virgin of Montserrat

The Minor Basilica of the Virgin of Montserrat features a bell tower with Mozarabic influences and contains multiple chapels for religious services.

Construction of the original chapel began in 1590 by Catalan estate owner Don Gerardo González, with scientific evidence suggesting earlier structures from 1570.

The basilica maintains strong connections to Puerto Rican religious traditions through its Black Madonna statue and regular pilgrimages from across the region.

The basilica opens daily for visitors and worshippers, offering regular mass services and maintaining facilities for religious ceremonies throughout the year.

Local records tell of Gerardo González encountering a mysterious Black woman who helped find his missing daughter, leading to the basilica's construction.

Location: Hormigueros

GPS coordinates: 18.14306,-67.12750

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24