Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)
Candelaria Pilgrimage of 1963 to Antigua
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 10, 2016
1. Candelaria Pilgrimage of 1963 to Antigua Marker
La Asociacion de Devotos Cargadores de
La Consagrada Imagen de Jesus Nazareno
de Candelaria
conmemorando la gran peregrinacion
verificada el domingo de marzo de 1963
a estas ruinas, con la imagen de
Jesus Nazareno de Candelaria,
en celebracion de su IV centenario
Guatemala, marzo 3 de 1964
The Association of Devoted Bearers of the Consecrated Image of
Jesus Nazarene of Candelaria
commemorate the grand, verified pilgrimage of
Sunday, March 3, 1963
to these ruins, with the image of
Jesus Nazarene of Candelaria,
in celebration of its 400th anniversary
Guatemala, March 3, 1964
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 3, 1963.
Location. 14° 33.79′ N, 90° 43.73′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. It is on 1ra Avenida Norte just north of Calle Ancha de los Herreros, on the right when traveling north. The marker is mounted to the right side of the ruins of the Candelaria Catholic Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala.
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Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Manuel Gálvez y Corral (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Las Delicias Fountain (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Friar Bartolomé de las Casas (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Cesar Brañas (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Dr. Manuel Avalos y Porras (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Friar Ignacio Barnoya (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Santiago Hospital and Francisco Marroquín (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Sebastián de Arévalo (approx. 0.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.
Also see . . . The Virgin of Candelaria. (Submitted on September 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 10, 2016
2. Candelaria Pilgrimage of 1963 to Antigua Marker
The marker is to the far right in this view of the ruins of Candelaria.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 21, 2018
3. Candelaria Pilgrimage of 1963 to Antigua Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on January 13, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
