Why pilgrims come
Discover what makes Sanctuary of Our Lady of Candelaria a place of pilgrimage
The Puno sanctuary associated with Our Lady of Candelaria anchors one of Peru’s most important Marian celebrations and an extraordinary Catholic-Andean devotional culture.
Catholic contextShrinePuno, Peru
Research trail1 catalog sourceVerification date not listed
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionCatholic
What to notice
Look closely at the place and its story
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Patroness of Puno
Encounter a Marian devotion carried through liturgy, confraternities, music and dance.
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Feast-day intensity
February celebrations transform the city; reserve lodging and verify the liturgical program well in advance.
How to read this page
Sources, tradition, and what is verified
Source trail1 cited catalog source
No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.
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.