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Shrine Of Our Lady Of Aparecida In Honor To The Blessed Virgin Mary – Day Trip 20% OFF
Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$584
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Overview
The Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida stands as the largest Catholic temple in Brazil and the largest cathedral in the world. Millions visit this monumental shrine each year to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and admire its stunning architecture.
- 🏰 The shrine spans over 1.3 million square meters, accommodating around 12 million pilgrims annually with its vast built-up area of 143 thousand square meters filled with attractions.
- 🙏 Accompanied by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, engage in a Holy Mass, express gratitude, and make requests at the National Shrine while passing by the revered image of Our Lady Aparecida.
- 🕯️ Visit the Chapel of the Candles, where devotees pray and leave paraffin offerings, with up to 10 tons of paraffin removed weekly, showcasing the community's devotion.
- 🌉 Walk across the Passarela da Fe, a 392-meter-long footbridge connecting the National Sanctuary to the Old Basilica, where many pilgrims cross on their knees to fulfill promises.
- ⛪ Explore the historic Matriz Basilica Nossa Senhora Aparecida, completed in 1888, which served as a gathering place for pilgrims before the construction of the National Sanctuary.
- 🚠 Enjoy a scenic cable car ride that connects the National Sanctuary to the Hill of the Santo Cruzeiro, covering approximately 1,170 meters and providing stunning views of the area.
- ✝️ Climb the Morro do Cruzeiro, where a procession recalls the Way of the Cross, featuring 14 stations that depict Jesus Christ's final steps, enhancing the spiritual experience.
- 🚌 Includes convenient pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or airport in Rio de Janeiro, ensuring a hassle-free experience throughout the day.
- 💼 Private driver services are provided for groups larger than four, with all entrance fees and transport in fully-equipped vehicles included for your comfort.
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Shrine Of Our Lady Of Aparecida In Honor To The Blessed Virgin Mary – Day Trip
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 12 hours
- VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport and port Greet & Meet services.
- Any address pick-up and drop-off are included like hotel or airport.
- Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people. Otherwise, the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
- Entrance fees.
- Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
- Tips. (optional).
- Meals and drinks.
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Rio de JaneiroFollowing pick-up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro, we drive for 3 hours to the Shrine, located in the city of Aparecida in the state of São Paulo.
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National Sanctuary of Our Lady of AparecidaThe temple, the largest in the country, houses the 36 cm image of Our Lady of Aparecida. The sanctuary is the largest in the world dedicated to Mather Mary. 12 million pilgrims pass through yearly, making it the main pilgrimage point in Brazil. In addition to the image, the basilica has the chapel of the candles, where the devotees pray. Each weekend, up to 10 tons of paraffin are taken off from the place. In the Hall of Promises are thousands of objects and photographs of devotees who reported miracles.
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Passarela da FeFootbridge of Faith The structure is 392 meters long and reaches a height of 35 meters at its highest point, connects the National Sanctuary of Aparecida to the Old Basilica. The footbridge is a traditional pilgrimage spot for pilgrims who many cross on their knees to pay promises made to Our Lady of Aparecida. The footbridge also offers a panoramic view of the largest Catholic temple in Brazil.
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Matriz Basilica Nossa Senhora AparecidaOld Basilica Known as Old Basilica, the church is in the downtown area of the city of Aparecida and used to be a meeting point for pilgrims before the construction of the National Sanctuary. The two churches are connected today by the footbridge of faith. With works started in 1845 and completed in 1888, the church received the title of Basilica of Aparecida from the Vatican in 1908. In 1982, it was listed as a monument of historical, religious and architectural interest.
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The cable car connects the National Sanctuary to Hill of the Santo Cruzeiro. On average about 2 thousand visitors per day rides on the cars. The section covered by the cable car is approximately 1,170 meters long and 115 meter high passing over a major highway nearby.
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Morro do CruzeiroHill of the Santo Cruzeiro is accessible by cable car. Devotees also climb the Morro do Cruzeiro in procession to remember the Way of the Cross. Along the way it has 14 stations that recall the last steps of Jesus Christ to the Calvary. The hill is 900 meters long and 83 meters high.
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Rio de JaneiroAfter having such a spiritual day, we journey back to Rio where the tour started. We’ll engage in a conversation about your interests and our expertise, whether that can be religion, or cultural history of the area.
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Shrine Of Our Lady Of Aparecida In Honor To The Blessed Virgin Mary – Day Trip 20% OFF
Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$584
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!