Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
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.
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.