According to local legend, the Virgin Mary appeared to an Amerindian woman and her deaf-mute daughter in 1754 when they were hiding from a storm. At that moment, the daughter was cured of her disability.
A chapel was then built on the site of the apparition. Miracles have been attributed to this site drawing worshippers from all over Colombia and neighbouring countries.
It is a bit off the tourist trail, there are no other major tourist spots nearby, but if you are traveling between Colombia and Ecuador it is well worth a detour to visit this beautiful church on a spectacular setting.
WOW! This looks stunning!
Hi Rebecca! It is indeed stunning.