Shrine of Guadalupe

The Temple of the Fulfilled Promise

Located directly from the Basilica, this sanctuary is a jewel that stands out from Pátzcuaro's older colonial architecture. Completed in 1832, the temple reflects the new architectural trends of the 19th century, marking an aesthetic shift in the city's landscape.

The Incredible Story of the Founder What truly makes this sanctuary unique is the story of the faith that made it possible: that of Feliciano Ramos. Ramos arrived in Mexico from Havana as a slave, but he gained his freedom and dedicated himself to commerce and muleteering, amassing a considerable fortune. To fulfill a promise made to the Virgin of Guadalupe—patron saint of Mexico—he financed the construction of this magnificent sanctuary.

Exterior Architecture and Virtues Notice the details of its facade and tower: originally they featured seven sculptures representing the Seven Cardinal and Theological Virtues. Today, four of these sculptures remain on pedestals, serving as a moral reminder:

• Charity

• Temperance

• Strength

• Faith

✨ The Interior: Neoclassical Sobriety In contrast to the exterior stonework, the interior of the Sanctuary presents a solemn atmosphere, typical of the style 19th-century neoclassical. El High altar, dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the sanctuary dominates with its sober and elegant lines, focusing all attention on the venerated patron saint's image. Although its decoration does not follow the ornate Baroque style, its spaciousness and luminosity reinforce the profound devotion that inspired its construction.

A Final Rest Don Feliciano Ramos's connection with this work was so profound that, after his death in 1830, his body was buried in the Sanctuary itself in 1842, where he fulfilled his promise and found his eternal dwelling.