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Where is Our Lady of Las Lajas?
southern Colombia
The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Las Lajas (Spanish: Basílica Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de las Lajas), commonly called Las Lajas Shrine (Santuario de Las Lajas), is a basilica church located in southern Colombia.
Why is Las Lajas Sanctuary unique?
Las Lajas Sanctuary is a very special building thanks to its topography. This beautiful church is built inside the deep canyon of Guáitara River, in the place where in 1754 was seen an apparition of Virgin Mary. In 1754, an Amerindian woman and her daughter found themselves caught in a brutal storm.
What religion is Las Lajas Sanctuary?
Roman Catholic basilica church
Las Lajas Sanctuary is a Roman Catholic basilica church in Colombia that is built inside the Guáitara River canyon.
Why is the Santuario de las Lajas important?
The sanctuary has become one of the most important Colombian tourist attractions, not only because of its architecture, but also thanks to its location: inside the Canyon of the Guáitara River. The church is built inside an abyss, which is why people call it as a miracle of God over an abyss.
How was Las Lajas Sanctuary built?
And in 1802, a larger shrine was built. At that time, worshipers erected the first version of the bridge connecting the church with the other side of the canyon. The current Las Lajas Sanctuary was built between 1916 and 1949. It was built with funding from donations from local parishioners.
What is the name of the town near Santuario de Las Lajas?
The Santuario de las Lajas Cathedral is located just outside the small city of Ipiales, Colombia. Ipiales is located right next to the land border with Ecuador and is a popular crossing point for those traveling between the two countries by land (more on crossing the border below).
How old is Santuario de Las Lajas?
73Las Lajas Sanctuary / Age (c. 1949)
How do I get to Santuario de Las Lajas?
How to get to Las Lajas Sanctuary?
- From Quito to Las Lajas is about a 5 hour bus drive to the border and from there you can either get a bus to the Ipiales or a taxi straight to Las Lajas Cathedral.
- From Ipiales to Las Lajas you can hire a shared taxi that charges per person or hire your own taxi for a set price.
How do you get to Las Lajas Sanctuary?
Is ipiales safe?
*Safety Tip: It is best NOT to travel at night from Ipiales to other destinations in southern Colombia for safety reasons. Of course, it is totally up to you, but if you want to be cautious (like we were), consider spending the night in Ipiales and traveling the next day.
How do you get to Las Lajas Colombia?
¿Qué es la iglesia de las Lajas?
En 2006, mediante Resolución 1592 de octubre de 2006, se declara la Iglesia Nuestra Señora de las Lajas, ubicada en el municipio de Ipiales, departamento de Nariño, como Bien de Interés Cultural de Carácter Nacional, y se delimita su área de influencia.
¿Cómo se llama la ciudad de las Lajas en Ecuador?
Las Lajas Canton is a canton of Ecuador, located in the El Oro Province. Its capital is the town of La Victoria. Its population at the 2001 census was 4,781. / 3.78500°S 80.06167°W / -3.78500; -80.06167
¿Qué es el Santuario de las Lajas?
Santuario de Las Lajas El Santuario de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Las Lajas es un templo y basílica para el culto cristiano y veneración de Nuestra Señora de Las Lajas el edificio principal mide 27,50 metros, la altura hasta la torre es de 100 metros y el puente mide 50 metros de alto por 17 metros de ancho y 20 de largo.
¿Cómo se llama la Basílica de las Lajas?
/ 0.805333°N 77.585989°W / 0.805333; -77.585989 The National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Las Lajas ( Spanish: Basílica Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de las Lajas ), commonly called Las Lajas Shrine ( Santuario de Las Lajas ), is a basilica church located in southern Colombia.