Pilgrim’s Road: Ten Hours Through Santo Toribio Romo’s Birthplace and San Juan de los Lagos

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Pilgrim’s Road: Ten Hours Through Santo Toribio Romo’s Birthplace and San Juan de los Lagos

Aventurate por Jalisco’s private, 10-hour guided tour from Guadalajara visits the Basilica of Our Lady in San Juan de los Lagos and the birthplace and basilica of Santo Toribio Romo — useful for travelers who want a focused pilgrimage with free time for mass, shopping and meals.

Pilgrim’s Road: Ten Hours Through Santo Toribio Romo’s Birthplace and San Juan de los Lagos.

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Guadalajara
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Aventurate por Jalisco
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Guided Tour
Robert Eric Crews
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This one-day private excursion from Guadalajara follows a devotional arc through Jalisco: the modest village of Santa Ana de Guadalupe where Santo Toribio Romo was born, the basilica dedicated to him, and the celebrated Basílica de Nuestra Señora de San Juan de los Lagos — Mexico’s second most important Catholic pilgrimage site. The roughly ten-hour itinerary balances guided visits to revered sanctuaries with free time for worship, eating and shopping.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE FAITH

San Juan de los Lagos — a major pilgrimage center

Visit the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de San Juan de los Lagos, the second most important Catholic pilgrimage site in Mexico after the shrine of Guadalupe, and see the image venerated by more than five million pilgrims annually.

THE SAINT

Santa Ana de Guadalupe and Santo Toribio Romo

Explore the village of Santa Ana de Guadalupe in the Municipio de Jalostotitlán, the birthplace of Santo Toribio Romo — a priest martyred in the Cristero War in 1928 who is widely regarded as a protector of migrants — and visit the basilica dedicated to him.

THE PRACTICAL

Guided, door-to-door and time to roam

The private tour includes round-trip transportation from Guadalajara and a certified guide; the schedule also leaves time to attend mass, eat locally and shop during San Juan de los Lagos stops.

What the day feels like

How the day unfolds

Over approximately ten hours you travel from Guadalajara to Jalisco’s devotional heartlands with a certified guide: a stop in Santa Ana de Guadalupe and the Basílica de Santo Toribio Romo, the optional visit to the Santuario del Padre Esqueda, and a guided visit to the Basílica de San Juan de los Lagos, punctuated by free time for worship, meals and shopping.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this private pilgrimage is best for and who should plan differently.

1
Pilgrims & Devout TravelersAn efficient, single-day pilgrimage that reaches Mexico’s second most important Catholic center and the saint’s birthplace; suitable for faithful travelers of all ages.
2
History and Culture SeekersGood for travelers interested in 20th-century Mexican religious history and local devotional practices, with guided context at each basilica.
3
Families and Older TravelersAccessible to all ages but expect moderate walking; participants should be comfortable with periods on foot and moving between sanctuaries.
4
Active WalkersA day of on-foot visits and short walks in town; wear appropriate shoes and plan for sun exposure.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Ropa cómoda y zapatos apropiados; se recomienda protector solar o gorra.

Comfort & Clothing

Prepararse para caminar por períodos: calzado cómodo y prendas adecuadas para protección solar.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

¿Cuál es la duración del tour?

La actividad tiene una duración aproximada de 10 horas.

¿Dónde será el punto de encuentro o pick up?

El pickup es en el lobby de su hotel, una hora antes de la actividad; se pide estar listo 20 minutos antes del horario de pick up.

¿Qué está incluido en el tour?

Incluye transportación viaje redondo desde Guadalajara, visita a la Basílica de Santo Toribio Romo, visita a la Basílica de San Juan de los Lagos, tiempo libre para comer y comprar, y guía certificado por la Secretaría de Turismo.

¿Puedo asistir a misa durante la visita?

Sí; hay tiempo libre para recorrer la basílica o escuchar la misa en la Basílica de Santo Toribio Romo.

¿Qué opciones adicionales ofrece el recorrido?

Existe la opción de visitar el Santuario del Santo Padre Esqueda como parte del itinerario.

¿Qué debo saber sobre moneda y compras?

Hay tiempo para comprar en San Juan de los Lagos; se recomienda llevar pesos, ya que pocos lugares aceptan dólares.

¿Recibiré información después de reservar?

Una vez hecha la reserva recibirá un voucher con información detallada.