Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe

The Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe (Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe), a popular Catholic holiday in celebration of the Virgin Mary, became a national holiday in 1859. Each year on December 12th, people from all across Mexico make their way to the Basilica of the Virgen of Guadalupe, located in Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo, a northern neighborhood of Mexico City. The celebration includes a mass ceremony and a traditional fair in honor of Nuestra Senora de Gaudalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe).

The Celebration 

Today, tens of thousands of people travel to Mexico City to visit the place where the Virgin appeared to the Mexican people. The national fiesta includes traditional music and fun attractions. Children dress in traditional costumes and come to the church to be blessed. Many others come to pray at the Basilica. After the mass ceremony, the plaza is filled with delicious good, vendors selling crafts and clothes, and many performers of music and dance. Similar festivities are celebrated all across the country. Each region has their own unique way of celebrating the day. Some places build altars in her honor, while other parts prepare traditional food and host activities such as parades, rodeos and bullfights.

History of the Celebration

The story behind this big celebration demonstrates how the Catholic faith gained importance across Mexico. It is a story of miracles and faith which mark a change in the history of Mexico. On December 12, 1531, a man named Juan Diego encountered the Virgin Mary. According to the story, Mary told Juan to ask the bishop to build a church on they Hill of Tepeyac. The bishop didn't believe him and said he needed a miracle as proof of Juan's encounter. Juan returned to the hill to see roses in a spot where there were previously cacti. When Juan Diego returned, he showed the roses to the archbishop and also revealed an image on his cloak of the Lady of Guadalupe. The bishop was convinced of the miracle and built a church in honor of what happened. As a result of the event, many Mexican people were converted to Catholicism.

If you're in Cabo during this national holiday, you can visit Santuario de Guadalupe in Cabo San Lucas. The feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe is celebrated there, with masses, fairs, parades, fireworks and more! When you stay in one of our luxury beachfront villas in Los Cabos, you're just minutes from the church and celebration. Plus with our Cabo transportation services, our personal drivers can take you anywhere you wish to go! Give us a call at 1-888-655-9589 to book your reservations today!

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