Juquila Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Juquila
The story of the town's iconic statue begins in 1552 when Dominican friar Jordan Santa Catarina arrived to evangelize and convert the indigenous population to Christianity. He brought with him a small statue of the virgen, which he gave to a local from the nearby village of Amialtepec. In 1633, fire swept through that village. The statue survived, completely intact, though the fire destroyed everything else in the entire village. At the beginning of the 18th century, the statue was moved to Juquila, where the sanctuary was built specifically to house it. (The sanctuary is not the town's main church). The feast celebration culminates on the 8th of December of each year, although celebrations typically begin several days earlier. Thousands of people arrive in town to join the celebrations.
Top Attractions in Juquila
Explore the best things to see and do in Juquila:
- ★Santuario de Nuestra Señora Inmaculada de Juquila
Where to Eat in Juquila
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴La Creperia
- 🍴La Reliquia
- 🍴Rosarito
Where to Stay in Juquila
- 🏨Hotel Juquila Plaza
- 🏨Hotel San Pedro
- 🏨Hotel Santa Fe
- 🏨Los Cedros
Juquila Travel Guide Sections
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