Historic adobe church complex known for its spiritual significance and centuries-old tradition of pilgrims seeking healing earth and quiet reflection.
General Information
Hours:
Daily: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Grounds open from dawn to dusk
Grounds open from dawn to dusk
Fees:
Free admission; donations appreciated
Pet Policy:
Leashed pets allowed in outdoor areas only
Closest cities with hotels:
Santa Fe (25 mi)
Seasons:
Spring and Fall for best weather; busiest during Holy Week pilgrimage
Location:
Website:
How to Get There
From Santa Fe (25 mi): Take US-84/285 N toward Española, then turn right onto NM-503 and follow it to NM-76, continuing east along the High Road until reaching the church complex in Chimayó.
Overview
Chimayó is a small village in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, 24 miles north of Santa Fe at 6,075 feet, on the High Road to Taos. It is known for El Santuario de Chimayó, a National Historic Landmark (1970) and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the U.S., and for weaving and chile.
Highlights
- El Santuario de Chimayó: an adobe church built in 1816 with two bell towers and a small room where visitors take a pinch of "holy dirt" for healing, with pilgrimages during Holy Week
- Weaving: Ortega's and Centinela Traditional Arts, with Rio Grande blankets
- Restaurants: Rancho de Chimayó for New Mexican food
- Feast days: Our Lord of Esquipulas in January and Santiago in July
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Chimayo, New Mexico", and "El Santuario de Chimayo", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
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