Christ the King, Traveling Mummies VS El Santo and Catrinas
Christ the King, Traveling Mummies VS El Santo and Catrinas
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The tour provides an enriching opportunity to delve into two of the region's iconic landmarks: Christ the King and Traveling Mummies. Christ the King, a monumental statue of Jesus Christ perched on a hilltop, stands as a testament to the profound Catholic faith and devotion of the local community. It offers visitors not only a spiritual experience but also panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Additionally, the tour includes a visit to the captivating Catrinas Exposition, where visitors can learn about the cultural significance of these iconic figures associated with the Día de Muertos celebrations.
The journey also features the intriguing exhibit of the Traveler Mummies, which offers insights into the region’s historical practices surrounding death and burial.
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Museo De Momias Viajeras
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe Mummies of Guanajuato are a collection of naturally mummified bodies that were unearthed from the Santa Paula cemetery starting in the mid-19th century. The mummification occurred spontaneously due to climatic and soil conditions in Guanajuato. This phenomenon, initially motivated by the exhumation of bodies whose relatives could not pay perpetuity fees, has become a fascinating object of study for anthropologists and historians. Today, these mummies allow visitors to better understand the funerary practices, beliefs about death and social history of the region; it is worth noting that the Traveling Mummies, located in the Cerro del Cubilete, are different units from those exhibited in the Mummy Museum of Guanajuato.Santuario de Cristo Rey
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe Monument to Christ the King, located at the top of the Cerro del Cubilete, is one of the most emblematic symbols of the Catholic faith in Mexico. Its construction began in the 1940s to commemorate the religious devotion of the Mexican people, particularly in the post-revolutionary era and after the Cristero War, which defended freedom of worship. The statue, 20 metres high, was erected in the geographical centre of the country and depicts Christ King of Peace with outstretched arms as a protective figure. This site has been a point of pilgrimage and is testimony to the religious history of the country.
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Guanajuato Vip
NZD 195
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