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Basilica · Guadalajara, Jalisco
Basílica de Zapopan
18th-century basilica in Zapopan, in the Greater Guadalajara area, housing the image of the Virgin that draws a large pilgrimage in October.
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About Basílica de Zapopan
The Basilica of Our Lady of Zapopan is located in the center of the municipality of Zapopan, part of Greater Guadalajara. It was completed in 1730, featuring a plateresque Baroque façade, and houses the image of the Virgin of Zapopan, made of corn paste in the 16th century.
Every year, from May to October, the image visits the parishes of the region, and on October 12 it returns to the basilica in a pilgrimage that gathers more than a million people, with dancers from traditional groups, in a walk of about 8 km from Guadalajara Cathedral.
Next to the basilica there is a Huichol art museum, with embroidery, masks and colorful yarn paintings of the Wixárika people from the Jalisco and Nayarit highlands.
In front, a wide plaza and a pedestrian promenade with restaurants form Zapopan's center.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One hour, including the Huichol museum.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon. On October 12, for the pilgrimage.
How to get there
In downtown Zapopan, about 8 km from downtown Guadalajara, by taxi, rideshare or bus.
Tip
Visit the Huichol art museum next to the basilica.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Basílica de Zapopan
When is the Zapopan pilgrimage?
On October 12, when the image of the Virgin returns from Guadalajara Cathedral to the basilica.
What is the distance from downtown Guadalajara to Zapopan?
About 8 km.
What is Huichol art?
The art of the Wixárika people, featuring embroidery, masks and colorful yarn paintings.