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Church · Canelones, Canelones
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Catedral de Canelones, erected in 1843 next to Plaza 18 de Julio and dedicated to the patron saint who gave the original village its name. It has a mechanical organ from 1900 and is a Monumento Histórico Nacional.
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About Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
The Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe stands next to Plaza 18 de Julio in the centre of Canelones. It is dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe because that was the settlement's name: Villa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, officially founded in 1783.
The first church on the site dates from 1775. Father Juan Miguel de la Laguna, considered the founder of the village, received permission to build the parish church. The current building was erected in 1843 and was later enlarged.
Inside, one of the highlights is the mechanical organ from 1900, restored in 1989. Since 1961 the church has been the seat of the Diocese de Canelones, and in 2020 it was declared Santuário Nacional de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. The temple is also a Monumento Histórico Nacional.
Being on the same block as the plaza and the Monumento a la Bandera, the visit is quick and fits well at the start or end of a winery day.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20 to 30 minutes, observing mass times.
Best time
During the day, outside mass times. Opening hours may vary: check before you go.
How to get there
It is located next to Plaza 18 de Julio, in downtown Canelones, about 45 to 50 km from Montevidéu via Ruta 5. It can be reached on foot from the city center.
Tip
Enter quietly and avoid flash photography during the ceremonies. On exit, cross the square to see the Monumento a la Bandera up close.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
How old is the Catedral de Canelones?
The current building dates from 1843 and was later expanded. The first church on the site dates from 1775.
Why is the cathedral dedicated to Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe?
Because the city was founded as Villa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe and only later came to be called Canelones.
What is special inside the cathedral?
The mechanical organ from 1900, restored in 1989. The church has been the seat of the Diocese de Canelones since 1961 and a Santuário Nacional since 2020.
Can it be visited together with the plaza?
Yes. The cathedral is next to Plaza 18 de Julio, and both places can be visited in under an hour.