El Santuario de Chimayó (35.9846, -105.9430)
© OpenStreetMap contributorsNorth Central New Mexico
El Santuario de Chimayó
Photography restricted
The 1816 adobe shrine at the heart of the High Road, famed for the 'holy dirt' of el pocito and the Good Friday pilgrimage, when tens of thousands walk here from Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and beyond.
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An active place of worship and pilgrimage. Keep voices low, follow posted signs, and do not photograph inside the chapel or of worshippers.
Sources & verification
- Last verified June 11, 2026 via Todo Nuevo México curated places — Todo Nuevo México editorial