Why pilgrims come
Discover what makes Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of El Cisne a place of pilgrimage
A major Andean Marian sanctuary whose image is carried on foot from El Cisne toward Loja after the August feast. The multi-day movement of image and pilgrims is the heart of the destination. Image-origin stories and reported favors remain devotional tradition rather than a formally adjudicated apparition record.
Catholic contextShrineEl Cisne, Ecuador
Research trail1 catalog sourceLast checked Sep 5, 2026
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TraditionCatholic
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Feast and walking pilgrimage of Our Lady of El CisneThe departure toward Loja follows the feast; verify the current route, stages, and traffic plan.
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Sources, tradition, and what is verified
Source trail1 cited catalog source
The destination record was last checked on 9/5/2026.
Editorial standard
This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.