The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Carnival Splendor Cruise. Puerto Vallarta. Cabo San Lucas. Dec 13 - 20, 2009. Part 10:
PART 10: The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
This is the 10th of a series of videos documenting our Carnival Splendor cruise to Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas. The port of Mazatlan has been cancelled due to an accident that required the ship to stay in Puerto Vallarta for an extra day for repairs.
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish / Church / Cathedral in Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta's Parish Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - - is a city icon, it dominates Vallarta's downtown skyline and is one of the favorite symbols and landmarks of the city, both in photos, shirts, logos and postcards.
If you've been to Vallarta, you have surely visited it, if you are to visit the city, add it to your list of things to do in town, it not only is great for your souvenir photos, you'll get a glimpse of one of the most important monuments of the city and the spiritual center of the Catholics in town (religion in Vallarta).
There's always activity around and within the church, the church bells are rung by the sextants 30 and 15 minutes prior to each service, but it reaches almost a level of frenzy in the 12 days of Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival (also known as Feast of Guadalupe), held every year from December 1st to the 12th.
During these festivities you'll notice a mix of both traditional Christian and Aztec motifs, young warriors dance in the streets, processions advance through the streets and include lots of banners, music, singing, and colorfully decorated floats mainly with scenes that include the Virgin and Juan Diego, commemorating the miraculous apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe to the indian peasant called Juan Diego on December 12th, 1531. These festivities are attended by tens of thousands, locals and visitors.
Like any town in the lands that were part of the Spanish conquest of America, you'll find a church, that is always placed by the main square in the village or town, many are out of proportion with the size of the city or town, others are very simple, with almost nothing more than an altar.
The foundations of the church were started in 1903, but at the time there was already a small chapel there dedicated to Virgin Guadalupe. In 1915 father Francisco Ayala arrived and he, with foresight, suggested that a bigger temple than the one that had been designed, be built instead.
The existing foundations were strengthened and finished by 1917, including the main pillars and walls. Construction really started in the early 1920s around the still functioning chapel, including the blessing of the eucaristía, the main bell. The official start date, celebrated at the church each year with a mass, is October 12, 1921.
To crown the Parish, what better than a crown. It was placed on the main tower in 1965 (based on the city historian, Carlos Munguía Fregoso) and was sketched by the priest Rafael Parra Castillo, the same person who designed the tower. The original crown was designed and sculpted by José Esteban Ramírez Guareño in 1965.
The crown IS NOT, as normally found online, a replica of one supposedly worn by Carlota, the mistress of Emperor Maximilian in the 1800's, which - as explained on the Parish website - would only have been a tiara based on her hierarchy within the nobility.
Under father Ramirez's supervision, both the front side and lateral towers were finally finished in 1987 and what we know as the Our Lady of Guadalupe church was finally ready.
The church itself, not a cathedral, as many name it (it's not presided by a Bishop), is not really a sophisticated architectural design, it's a mix of styles that is result of the different parish priests' tastes and ideas that appeared along the way, elements are neoclassic, like the main building, the crown is reminiscent of baroque European temples, the side towers have a renaissance touch, and so on.
The end result is surprisingly appealing and certainly makes for a beautiful landmark in Puerto Vallarta.
The original crown on the church was damaged by weather and erosion and was restored in 1981. On October 9th, 1995 it fell off and was destroyed by a strong earthquake in Colima.
It was replaced with a temporary fiberglass model and since then has been replaced with a crown sculptured by the famous Jaliscan artist, Carlos Terres, read more about the crown itself.
More info on the Vallarta Church (Vallarta Cathedral - which it isn't :-) ):
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe,Puerto Vallarta
By Ron Gatepain. To learn about the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe visit famous-historic-buildings.org.uk
Festival of OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE 【4K】| Our Life in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico ????????
From December 1st to December 12th, thousands citizens from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico celebrated the Virgin Mary at the Festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe with music, parade floats, fireworks, and flowers. The Lady of Guadalupe is of significant importance to Mexican Catholics and it was such an honor to immerse ourselves in the heart of this year's celebration.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Puerto Vallarta
The Lady of Guadalupe is of significant importance to Mexican Catholics and has been given the titles of Queen of Mexico and Empress of the Americas and 'Patroness of the Americas. In 1999 the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe was the most visited Catholic shrine in the world.
According to official Catholic accounts of the Guadalupan apparitions, during a walk from his home village to Mexico City early on the morning of December 9, 1531, Juan Diego saw a vision of a young girl of fifteen to sixteen, surrounded by light. This event occurred on the slopes of the Hill of Tepeyac. Speaking in the local language of Nahuatl, the Lady asked for a church to be built at that site in her honor. From her words, Juan Diego recognized her as the Virgin Mary. When he told his story to the Spanish bishop, Fray Juan de Zumárraga, the bishop asked him to return and ask the lady for a miraculous sign to prove her claim. The Virgin then asked Juan Diego to gather some flowers from the top of Tepeyac Hill, even though it was winter when no flowers bloomed. There, he found Castilian roses (which were of the Bishop's native home, but not indigenous to Tepeyac). He gathered them, and the Virgin herself re-arranged them in his tilma, or peasant cloak. When Juan Diego presented the roses to Zumárraga, the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe miraculously appeared imprinted on the cloth of Diego's tilma.
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe by night, Puerto vallarta, Mexico
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Puerto Vallarta Dic 2019, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Dec '19
La Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - - es un ícono de Pto. Vallarta, domina la ciudad y es uno de los símbolos y puntos de referencia favoritos en la ciudad, la encontrarás en fotos, postales, playeras, logotipos y mucho más.
Si has estado en Puerto Vallarta, de seguro la has visitado, si vas a visitar la ciudad, no te olvides de agregarla a tu lista de cosas para hacer en PV. No sólo es para tus fotos del recuerdo, es uno de los monumentos más importantes de la ciudad y es el centro espiritual de los fieles Católicos de área.
Siempre hay actividad cerca y alrededor de la Iglesia, las campanas suenan 15 y 30 minutos antes de cada servicio.
En 1902, la diócesis de Tepic autoriza la construcción del templo en el pueblo. Los cimientos de la iglesia se iniciaron en 1903, aunque en ese momento ahí ya existía una pequeña capilla dedicada a la Virgen de Guadalupe, hay que acordarse que el pueblo se fundó un 12 de Diciembre (ver historia de Vallarta). En 1915 el padre Francisco Ayala llegó al pueblo y él, con algo de visión, sugirió que se necesitaría un templo mayor al que se había diseñado.
La construcción de la Iglesia misma se inició en 1930, iniciando el domo, para el año 1940 el edificio estaba completamente terminado excepto las dos torres. El coro se estrenó el 12 de Diciembre de 1951, junto con un órgano Hammond y aunque se habían propuesto terminar la torre principal para la misma fecha, no se logró hasta 1952.
Para coronar el edificio y su torre principal, qué mejor que una corona que fue puesta en 1965, ésta fue bosquejada, igual que la torre que la sostiene, por el cura párroco Don Rafael Parra Castillo y diseñada y esculpida por José Esteban Ramírez Guareño.
La iglesia misma, no una catedral, como muchos la conocen (no la preside un obispo), no es un diseño arquitectónico sofisticado, es una mezcla de todo tipo de estilos.
La corona original del templo fue dañada por el tiempo y la erosión, fue restaurada en 1981. Durante el terremoto de Colima del 9 de octubre de 1995 que en Vallarta se sintió de grado 6, la corona fue totalmente destruida. La actual corona esculpida, en 2009, por el famoso artista de Jalisco, Carlos Terres.
Más información sobre la Iglesia de Guadalupe en Puerto Vallarta:
Puerto Vallarta's Parish Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - - is a city icon, it dominates Vallarta's downtown skyline and is one of the favorite symbols and landmarks of the city, both in photos, shirts, logos and postcards.
If you've been to Vallarta, you have surely visited it, if you are to visit the city, add it to your list of things to do in town, it not only is great for your souvenir photos, you'll get a glimpse of one of the most important monuments of the city and the spiritual center of the Catholics in town (religion in Vallarta).
There's always activity around and within the church, the church bells are rung by the sextants 30 and 15 minutes prior to each service, but it reaches almost a level of frenzy in the 12 days of Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival (also known as Feast of Guadalupe), held every year from December 1st to the 12th.
The foundations of the church were started in 1903, but at the time there was already a small chapel there dedicated to Virgin Guadalupe. In 1915 father Francisco Ayala arrived and he, with foresight, suggested that a bigger temple than the one that had been designed, be built instead.
To crown the Parish, what better than a crown. It was placed on the main tower in 1965 (based on the city historian, Carlos Munguía Fregoso) and was sketched by the priest Rafael Parra Castillo, the same person who designed the tower. The original crown was designed and sculpted by José Esteban Ramírez Guareño in 1965.
Under father Ramirez's supervision, both the front side and lateral towers were finally finished in 1987 and what we know as the Our Lady of Guadalupe church was finally ready.
The church itself, not a cathedral, as many name it (it's not presided by a Bishop), is not really a sophisticated architectural design, it's a mix of styles that is result of the different parish priests' tastes and ideas that appeared along the way.
The original crown on the church was damaged by weather and erosion and was restored in 1981. On October 9th, 1995 it fell off and was destroyed by a strong earthquake in Colima.
Now replaced with a crown sculptured by the famous Jaliscan artist, Carlos Terres, read more about the crown itself.
More info on the Vallarta Church (Vallarta Cathedral - which it isn't :-) ):
The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta
So my bus couldn't make it all the way home due to this parade. Instead of bitching about it I had a few beers and enjoyed it.
Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church and Plaza Puerto Vallarta
This is the Parroquia De Ntra. Sra. De Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta Mexico also the Down Town Plaza. Excersion from Carnaval Splender 6/3/11
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Church.
Church of our Lady of Guadalupe in puerto valarta mexico. WHAT IS THE FLASHING LIGHT?
I filmed this with my phone in puerto valarta. The flashing light could ONLY be seen with my phone, not by the naked eye. Can anyone explain what it is?
The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta
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The Feast Of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta | My PV Rentals
The feast of our lady of Guadalupe is one of the most tradicional events in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.In the first 12 days of December Families, children, and adults of all ages walk to the main church in gratitude and to show their devotion and faith to the Virgin Morena.
Parish of Our Lady Of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe Puerto Vallarta
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Puerto Vallarta festival of the Virgin of Guadalupe 2016
This was being in the right place at the right time.
Pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe Cathedral in Puerto Vallarta.
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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City, Mexico
December 12, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is celebrated in parishes and neighborhoods throughout the country with Masses and dancing and celebration, but the biggest celebration takes place at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, a site said to be visited by 20 million pilgrims a year. During her feast and the week leading up to it, streets are closed to vehicles for a wide distance around the huge shrine property, and pilgrims stream into the site. At night they camp out in streets and parks, even in the rear of the basilica’s plaza.
Learn more:
This video is part of Catholics & Cultures, an initiative of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture at the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Visit
Parroquia Guadalupe y Calle Hidalgo Puerto Vallarta / Guadalupe Parish Church, Hidalgo Street PART 2
La Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - - es un ícono de Pto. Vallarta, domina la ciudad y es uno de los símbolos y puntos de referencia favoritos en la ciudad, la encontrarás en fotos, postales, playeras, logotipos y mucho más.
Si has estado en Puerto Vallarta, de seguro la has visitado, si vas a visitar la ciudad, no te olvides de agregarla a tu lista de cosas para hacer en PV. No sólo es para tus fotos del recuerdo, es uno de los monumentos más importantes de la ciudad y es el centro espiritual de los fieles Católicos de área.
Siempre hay actividad cerca y alrededor de la Iglesia, las campanas suenan 15 y 30 minutos antes de cada servicio.
En 1902, la diócesis de Tepic autoriza la construcción del templo en el pueblo. Los cimientos de la iglesia se iniciaron en 1903, aunque en ese momento ahí ya existía una pequeña capilla dedicada a la Virgen de Guadalupe, hay que acordarse que el pueblo se fundó un 12 de Diciembre (ver historia de Vallarta). En 1915 el padre Francisco Ayala llegó al pueblo y él, con algo de visión, sugirió que se necesitaría un templo mayor al que se había diseñado.
La construcción de la Iglesia misma se inició en 1930, iniciando el domo, para el año 1940 el edificio estaba completamente terminado excepto las dos torres. El coro se estrenó el 12 de Diciembre de 1951, junto con un órgano Hammond y aunque se habían propuesto terminar la torre principal para la misma fecha, no se logró hasta 1952.
Para coronar el edificio y su torre principal, qué mejor que una corona que fue puesta en 1965, ésta fue bosquejada, igual que la torre que la sostiene, por el cura párroco Don Rafael Parra Castillo y diseñada y esculpida por José Esteban Ramírez Guareño.
La iglesia misma, no una catedral, como muchos la conocen (no la preside un obispo), no es un diseño arquitectónico sofisticado, es una mezcla de todo tipo de estilos.
La corona original del templo fue dañada por el tiempo y la erosión, fue restaurada en 1981. Durante el terremoto de Colima del 9 de octubre de 1995 que en Vallarta se sintió de grado 6, la corona fue totalmente destruida. La actual corona esculpida, en 2009, por el famoso artista de Jalisco, Carlos Terres.
Más información sobre la Iglesia de Guadalupe en Puerto Vallarta:
Puerto Vallarta's Parish Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - - is a city icon, it dominates Vallarta's downtown skyline and is one of the favorite symbols and landmarks of the city, both in photos, shirts, logos and postcards.
If you've been to Vallarta, you have surely visited it, if you are to visit the city, add it to your list of things to do in town, it not only is great for your souvenir photos, you'll get a glimpse of one of the most important monuments of the city and the spiritual center of the Catholics in town (religion in Vallarta).
There's always activity around and within the church, the church bells are rung by the sextants 30 and 15 minutes prior to each service, but it reaches almost a level of frenzy in the 12 days of Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival (also known as Feast of Guadalupe), held every year from December 1st to the 12th.
The foundations of the church were started in 1903, but at the time there was already a small chapel there dedicated to Virgin Guadalupe. In 1915 father Francisco Ayala arrived and he, with foresight, suggested that a bigger temple than the one that had been designed, be built instead.
To crown the Parish, what better than a crown. It was placed on the main tower in 1965 (based on the city historian, Carlos Munguía Fregoso) and was sketched by the priest Rafael Parra Castillo, the same person who designed the tower. The original crown was designed and sculpted by José Esteban Ramírez Guareño in 1965.
Under father Ramirez's supervision, both the front side and lateral towers were finally finished in 1987 and what we know as the Our Lady of Guadalupe church was finally ready.
The church itself, not a cathedral, as many name it (it's not presided by a Bishop), is not really a sophisticated architectural design, it's a mix of styles that is result of the different parish priests' tastes and ideas that appeared along the way.
The original crown on the church was damaged by weather and erosion and was restored in 1981. On October 9th, 1995 it fell off and was destroyed by a strong earthquake in Colima.
Now replaced with a crown sculptured by the famous Jaliscan artist, Carlos Terres, read more about the crown itself.
More info on the Vallarta Church (Vallarta Cathedral - which it isn't :-) ):
Puerto Vallarta Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations/Пуэрто-Вайярта Парад Девы Марии Гваделупской
December 11th, 2016
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico