Mexico
Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Veracruz
Explore 2 sacred places in Veracruz, Mexico, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
Traditions in Veracruz
Site types in Veracruz
Showing 1-2 of 2 sites in this regional guide
Christianity
Basilica of Our Lady of Ocotlan
Otatitlán, Tlaxcala, Mexico
In 1541, as smallpox killed ninety percent of Tlaxcala's population, a young indigenous convert named Juan Diego Bernardino encountered the Virgin in a pine grove....
Christianity
Sanctuary of the Virgin of Candelaria in Tlacotalpan
Tlacotalpan, Veracruz, Mexico
In 1776, sailors brought a Catalan statue of the Virgin of Candelaria to Tlacotalpan, the island town on the Papaloapan River....
Key questions
Veracruz sacred-site questions
- How many sacred sites are listed in Veracruz?
- This regional guide currently includes 2 sacred sites in Veracruz, Mexico.
- Which traditions are represented in Veracruz?
- The most represented traditions in the current guide include Christianity.
- Can I view Veracruz sacred sites on a map?
- Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.