Sanctuary of the Virgin of Guayco
Virgen del Guayco Sanctuary
Virgen del Guayco Sanctuary
Virgen Guayco Church
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Sanctuary of the Virgin of Guayco

Sanctuary of the Virgen del Guayco or Virgen de la Quebrada is located in La Magdalena, 2 mi. (5 km.) of the Chimbo canton in the province of Bolívar, Ecuador. This sanctuary is one of the most visited places by Catholic devotees throughout the country and those who do religious tourism. The Sanctuary of the Virgen del Guayco is a beautiful and peaceful place that is surrounded by mountains and nature.

The main festival of San José de Chimbo celebrates the Virgen del Guayco, on September 8 of each year, with masses every hour. Many people make a pilgrimage on foot, which begins in the Chambo to the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Guayco.

Some attractions of the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Guayco are the Museum in which pieces of wood are exhibited and a photo of the Holy Shroud. In addition to the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, the Chapel of Forgiveness, the Sacristy, the Chapel and the Altarpiece of the Baptism of Jesus, the Altar Altarpiece, the Chapel of the Resurrection, and the Grotto and Image of the Virgin.

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Language: Spanish
Currency: US Dollar

Location: South America
Country: Ecuador
Region: Andes
Province: Bolívar
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