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El Santuario de Chimayo


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Chimayo
Traveller Description: The "Lourdes" of America, where miracles are thought to happen.
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Attraction type: Religious site, Historic site
Address: Chimayo, NM 87522
Tel: 505-351-4889

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5 of 5 stars
SWUSA_9
31 Oct 2009

Oh my my - how beautiful and quaint Chimayo Sanctuary is. A trip back in time. Scenic, simple but serene, a nice spiritual experience. The old roads leading in from Espinola give a peek at typical Mexican small towns and homes. Check out the red rock formations on the right leading to it. Holy watertand their holy sand are yours... more

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5 of 5 stars
Huntsville, Ala
20 Jul 2009

wow what can I say, I am orginally from Albuquerque, NM and I remember walking the walk to the sacred Church many times as a little girl during holy week. haven't been back to the great South West in many years, My Husband and our little girl went back as tourists in July of 2009. I can't beleive we walked... more

9 Sep 2008

I have been to Chimayo many,many times and always go to The Santuario de Chimayo. It brings tears to my eyes every time I go. The priest, who is quite elderly gave the most amazing sermon one Christmas Day a few years ago, I will never forget it. I am always awestruck by the "testimonials" of healing. Please go and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Topeka, Kansas
5 Jan 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Loved this "Lourdes of America" adobe attraction. It's built between 1814-1816 and has many stories surrounding it's miraculous happenings. The inside has a gorgeous wooden altar. more

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5 of 5 stars
Phoenix Az
17 Nov 2006
11/11 found this review helpful

The history of El Santuario is amazing. The little church is tucked away off of the main roads in New Mexico. While you drive along and enter the area of Chimayo you soon understand why so many others love the area and treasure it. The church is located in a cluster of small buildings that provide items for sale to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Osaka, Japan
8 Nov 2009

奇跡の砂で有名な、El Santuario de Chimayo!ホントにほんとに素敵でした。 馬とか牛とか居てる、田... more

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El Santuario de Chimayo Address

Chimayo, NM 87522
Tel: 505-351-4889