El Santuario de Chimayo 4.8 (reviews)

Chimayo, NM Historical Unclaimed
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About El Santuario de Chimayo

For a family day out with a fascianting history, why not explore El Santuario de Chimayo?

This Roman Catholic church is a National Historic Landmark, and famous for the story of it's founding, as well as a contemporary pilgrimage site.

More suited for the older kids, this shrine has been called the "Lourdes of America". There is a mystery surrounding how it came about, so kids - get researching and maybe you can find out!

It is believed that this tiny shrine was built on the site of what many people believe to have been a miracle, with the area possessing curative powers. 

It's a fascinating day out in one of the most important catholic sites in the state, and a great day out surrounded by history!

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Adults Free as far as we can tell. Donations accepted.

Children Free as far as we can tell

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El Santuario de Chimayo FAQ’s

I’m Hungry! Can I get food at El Santuario de Chimayo?

There are places in the area to grab food so grab something before you visit

Any top tips when visiting?

They have daily mass at 11am Mon to Sat, then 10:30am and 12pm on Sundays

Does El Santuario de Chimayo have a gift shop?

The Santuario Gift Shop sells an number of historic items, educational items, religious items and fun gifts!