Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
A vast living pilgrimage centered on natural caves in a limestone outcrop beside the São Francisco River. The sanctuary traces organized devotion to 1691 and reports more than two million annual visitors. Its significance rests on the cave churches, sacramental life, Bom Jesus devotion, and great romarias.
TraditionCatholic
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
Romaria of Bom Jesus da LapaThe August pilgrimage transforms the city; verify the current novena, traffic, lodging, and cave access.