Is Chimayo open for visitors?

The shrine is open daily from dawn to dusk. Mass takes place at 11:00 AM Monday through Saturday and at 10:30 AM and noon on Sunday. For more information, visit the El Santuario de Chimayo or Archdiocese of Santa Fe websites or call 505-351-4889.

Are dogs allowed at Santuario de Chimayo?

Check the Sanctuario de Chimayo website for the legend behind this place, which is about 1/2 hour north of Santa Fe, NM and one hour south of Taos. Since we had a dog, we stayed at Hotel Santa Fe which allows dogs; however, there is a Bed & Breakfast in Chimayo which also allows dogs..

What do you do with holy dirt from Chimayo?

There, they may take dirt from the small hole that has existed for nearly two centuries. The uses of the holy soil vary, but those who call upon its healing powers may rub the dirt upon their bodies, sprinkle it on their food, or brew it for tea.

What is Chimayo known for?

Did you know that Chimayó is famous for the weavings of the Ortega and Trujillo families? Many shops in Chimayó contain their work and other fine crafts from the region. Make plans to visit Centinela Traditional Weaving Arts and Ortega’s Weaving the morning you arrive.

What does Chimayo mean in English?

Chimayó is a census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The name is derived from a Tewa name for a local landmark, the hill of Tsi Mayoh.

Who built Chimayo?

The Tewa Indians named the area “Tsi-Mayoh”, now known as Chimayó, after one of four sacred hills above this valley that sits in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The Puebloans, who have inhabited the area since the 12th Century, believed they shared the land with supernatural beings.

How old is Santuario de Chimayo?

206Santuario de Chimayo / Age (c. 1816)

What does the Spanish word Chimayo mean?

What is the meaning of Chimayo?

Chimayo is the name of a hill in New Mexico believed by the Native Americans to have sacred healing powers within its soil.

What does Chimayó mean in English?

How many people walk to Chimayó?

Each year some 300,000 people from all over the world make pilgrimages to the Santuario de Chimayó during Holy Week, especially on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, some seeking blessings and some in fulfillment of a vow. Walking is traditional; some pilgrims walk from as far away as Albuquerque, about 90 miles (150 km).

Which county is Chimayo nm in?

Village of Chimayo, State Highway 76, Chimayo, Rio Arriba County, NM | Library of Congress.