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La Ruta
El Cerro de
la Virgen de
Guadalupe
The "hill of the Virgin" is a
shrine to the Virgin of
Guadalupe, Mexico's
patron saint.  This sacred
site is four miles outside
of Caborca on state
highway 003 (the highway
to Puerto Peñasco).
El Cerro de la Virgen, as it appears from the
highway driving west toward Puerto Peñasco.
The faithful come (many walking from Caborca) to climb the steps and
worship, pray, meditate and give thanks to the Virgin of Guadalupe.  
Services are also held there on December 12, along with a festival that
features traditional dance, food, and reverence to Virgin Mary of Guadalupe.
Click here to see photos of the events from December 12, 2009.
Looking back toward Caborca from atop the shrine.