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Diocesan Sanctuary of Our Lady of Chaguaya

Chaguaya, Tarija, Bolivia

Canonical CoronationMarian ShrineOur Lady of ChaguayaShrineTarija DioceseWalking PilgrimageCatholic South America: Saints, Mary & Miracles collectionCatholic diocesan sanctuary; image canonically crowned by the Bishop of Tarija

Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

The diocesan Marian sanctuary and goal of Tarija's month-long August–September pilgrimage. The image known affectionately as the Mamita de Chaguaya received a canonical coronation in 2024. That coronation recognizes the image and devotion; it is not entered here as an apparition judgment.

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The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Follow Tarija's deeply local Marian road to a rural sanctuary where pilgrimage, reconciliation, and family devotion unfold over a month.

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The crowned image

The 2024 diocesan rite gives precise ecclesial language for the devotion.

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A month of pilgrimage

The journey belongs to Tarija's communities, not only the destination church.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Pilgrimage season of Our Lady of ChaguayaThe pilgrimage continues into September; verify the opening Mass, routes, and closing feast annually.

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