The most worshipped saint in Mexico is the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, Madonna in the look of 

a dark-skinned virgin. The document Nican Mopohua made the Blessed Virgin Mary and history occurring on the top of a hill in Guadeloupe famous. Its name can be translated as “it says”.  It was written in the 17th century in the Nahuatl language by a vicar of the church Luis Lasso de la Vega. The cult of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Northern and Southern America and the main religious figure of the Mexican people, became popular. In all, even the smallest settlements of the country, churches, and shrines were built in honor of the Holy Virgin. And the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe in Mexico City is not only a symbol of Mexican culture and independence but also the second most visited Catholic church in the world.

But do not forget that the wonderful story of the Virgin Mary started in Guadeloupe, where the temple in her honor is located. You should begin your visit to the shrines of Mexico with a visit to this monastery.

The church is considered the main attraction of the city. Annually, it attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. It was built in 1707 as one of the seven schools for the monks of the Franciscan Order. Attracting by its size and magnificence, the temple is located in the historic center of Guadeloupe. It is so large that it has its monastery, several chapels, and an infirmary. The interior looks pompous. The white walls and ceiling, painted with gold, are decorated with paintings and frescoes of the Colonial Epoque. But visitors see not just its beauty but also a library with an impressive collection of rare books.