Our Lady of Talpa Church

Talpa's main attraction is the church called, Our Lady of Talpa built in the late 1700's


Basilica of Talpa de Allende

Pilgrimage to Talpa

The pilgrimage to Talpa starts in Ameca, ascends to el Cerro del Obispo at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level and crosses the peak of Espinazo del Diablo


Talpa's La Chaparrita, The Little Short One, aka Our Lady of the Rosary


The Señora del Rosario is a 21 inch wooden figure which has become as popular as the Virgin of Guadalupe


Approximately two million people from all over Mexico walk to the town of Talpa to meet the Virgin of Talpa


Pilgrims at el Cerro del Obispo

The Sierra Madre Mountains

Every year since the 17th century a pilgrimage to Talpa takes place through the Sierra Madres


The pilgrimage to Talpa starts in Ameca, ascends to el Cerro del Obispo at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level and crosses the peak of Espinazo del Diablo


Approximately two million people from all over Mexico travel to Talpa by foot, bike, car and bus

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