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Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles, Cartago

4.6

#1 of 8 in Historic Sites in Province of Cartago

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Visit Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles to see one of Cartago's architectural gems. Built in 1924, it stands on the grounds of an earlier church destroyed in an earthquake. Legend has it that a little girl found a statue of Our Lady of the Angels on this site; the statue, however, kept disappearing and returning to the place where it was found. Today, the basilica still houses the treasured statue, kept in a golden shell. Admire the distinctive Byzantine architectural style of the basilica, a site of pilgrimage for millions of people each year. Don't miss a peek into the dramatic, cavernous interior. To visit Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles on your trip to Cartago, use our Cartago trip planner.

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Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de Los Angeles reviews

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4.8

By LolaGo1

I took the 7:30 am electric train ride from San Jose to Cartago. The Train Station in San Jose is Estacion Atlantico located near the National Museum. The ride took about 50 minutes, then a short...

I took the 7:30 am electric train ride from San Jose to Cartago. The Train Station in San Jose is Estacion Atlantico located near the National Museum. The ride took about 50 minutes, then a short... more »
By allboutthebenjamins

After reading about the story of La Negrita, we had to go and say our prayers. I cannot put the beauty of this bascillica into words and the power of the spirit could be felt as soon as I entered the.... more

After reading about the story of La Negrita, we had to go and say our prayers. I cannot put the beauty of this bascillica into words and the power of the spirit could be felt as soon as I entered the.... more »

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By Johnnie E

Beautiful historic church with deeply rooted cultural value within Costa Rica.Spectacular architecture and amazing decor and artifacts housed within. An area outside contains runnin water that has been blessed and you can purchase container to collect outside the church grounds. Great place for devoted Catholics to visit for prayer, or to embrace the past.

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By Talal Zraik

Probably the most important church in Costa Rica culturally and religiously for Catholics. Built first in 19th century and rebuilt after destruction by earthquakes were presumably a native woman found a stone related to the Virgin Mary. The current building was built to withstand earthquakes in early 20th century. It is very beautiful as a building and inside. Behind the church is a spring of water believers think it is holy with healing powers. In front of the Basilica there is a large square to accommodate visitors during visiting season. Presumably up to 1.5 Millions may show up. Do not miss it if in Costa Rica.

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