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El Santuario de Chimayo, Chimayo

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Designated an important Catholic pilgrimage site by The Official Catholic Directory, El Santuario de Chimayo, features a 200-year-old church with a history that includes legends of miraculous occurrences. The "holy dirt" from the church is believed to have healing powers. See the 18 m (60 ft) tall church with carved wooden 19th century doors and look for a 1.8 m (6 ft) tall crucifix of Christ. About 30,000 people from across the globe visit the site every year--some of them walking long distances with the hope of receiving a blessing or fulfilling a vow. Add El Santuario de Chimayo to your Chimayo travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Chimayo trip planner .

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• By Martina T

  Ein sehr schönes "Santuario", aber auch sehr populär, von dem großen zusätzlichen Parkplatz her zu schließen. .  more »

  A very nice "Santuario", but also very popular to close from the large additional parking lot. .
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• By Veronica O

  This is religious site so pictures are not allowed of the interior. You can buy wood or plastic containers for the sacred dirt at the nearby gift shops.  more »

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• By FEAR NO EVIL

  Beautiful Place The Church and environment is so peaceful! Holy dirt to get healed. Everyone is truly kind. They have gift shops and a place to walk around to see the saints. When I got there I was depressed then as I left I was happy peaceful and felt like a new person I do believe that place heals. I highly recommend going if you can.

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• By Carolyn Davis

  Beautiful sanctuaries. Moving mementos in chapels honor children in particular and request prayers for individuals. An important pilgrimage site. Also know for "holy dirt," reputed to have healing powers, the dirt continuously pushes up from the ground.

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