Pilgrimage routes in the Americas
In North and South America, the Catholic faith has blended with indigenous traditions. This has given rise to pilgrimages of their own, from the Ruta del Peregrino in Mexico to the glacier festival of Qoyllur Rit'i in the Andes. With the Caminho da Fé, Brazil also has its own route modelled on the Way of St James.
6 routes in the Americas
| Route | Length | Duration | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caminho da Fé | around 318 km main route | 12 to 15 days | moderate | April to September |
| Ruta del Peregrino | around 117 km | 3 to 4 days | hard | Semana Santa, February, March |
| Pilgrimage to Luján | around 60 km | 1 day and night | moderate | Early October |
| Qoyllur Rit'i | around 8 km climb | several days | hard | May or June, before Corpus Christi |
| Basilica of Guadalupe | Place of pilgrimage in Mexico City | 1 day or more | easy | around 12 December |
| Pilgrimage to Chimayó | up to 150 km depending on the start | a few days | moderate | Holy Week, especially Good Friday |
Ruta del Peregrino
around 117 km, 3 to 4 days
Basilica of Guadalupe
Place of pilgrimage in Mexico City, 1 day or more
Caminho da Fé
around 318 km main route, 12 to 15 days
Pilgrimage to Luján
around 60 km, 1 day and night
Qoyllur Rit'i
around 8 km climb, several days
Pilgrimage to Chimayó
up to 150 km depending on the start, a few days
Frequently asked questions
What pilgrimage routes are there in the Americas?
On this page you will find 6 routes and places in the Americas, for example Ruta del Peregrino, Basilica of Guadalupe, Caminho da Fé, Pilgrimage to Luján, Qoyllur Rit'i, Pilgrimage to Chimayó.
What is the longest pilgrimage route in the Americas?
Of the routes presented here, Caminho da Fé is the longest: around 318 km main route, duration 12 to 15 days.
What is the shortest pilgrimage route in the Americas?
The shortest here is Qoyllur Rit'i at around 8 km climb, duration several days.