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| Historical Landmarks and Attractions | |||||
| El Santuario de Chimayó | ![]() |
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High in the foothills
of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains some 40 miles north of Santa
Fe, El Santuario de Chimayó is considered one of the truly holy
places in America. Now known as the "Lourdes of America," the
tiny mission church is a center for many points of pilgrimage
and prayer. The Santuario de Chimayó, one of the most visited
churches in New Mexico, is constructed on a site believed by
several cultures and faiths to have miraculous healing powers.
Each year during Holy Week, thousands of people make a pilgrimage
to the mission-style church, which displays discarded crutches
and before-and-after photographs as evidence of healing. Visitors
are welcome to visit this historic church. Located in Chimayó. Lodging near El Santuario de Chimayó includes: |
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