Religious Tourism This route is not just a journey through temples, shrines, and historic roads; it is an inner experience, a conscious walk that prepares us for Easter, reminding us that faith is also lived with our feet, our memory, and our open soul. The route pays special tribute to Our Lady of Sorrows, the central figure of this liturgical season.
Our Lady of the Sorrows
This Marian figure, a symbol of a mother’s love and grief during her son’s Passion, guides faithful followers and visitors along a path that unites faith, colonial art, historic architecture, and living memory within Bogotá’s churches. Experiencing this devotion is a different way to discover Bogotá, one that is slow, contemplative, and deeply meaningful. The routes we suggest—two of which you can find in the Tourist Routes menu on Visit Bogotá website—can be explored on foot, by private vehicle, or even by public transportation. Additionally, personalized guided tours are available for the two chapels of Our Lady of Sorrows within the Primatial Cathedral of Colombia from February 27 to April 15, 2026.
Historic Church Route: A Journey for the Soul
Holy Week in Bogotá is best experienced by walking, especially on Holy Thursday, when the tradition calls for “visiting the monuments”. The tours through the Historic Center and Chapinero—two traditional tourism areas—allow you to discover iconic temples such as San Agustín (St. Augustine), La Veracruz, San Ignacio de Loyola (Ignatius of Loyola), and Nuestra Señora de Las Aguas (Our Lady of the Waters). In Chapinero, you can explore Nuestra Señora de Lourdes (Our Lady of Lourdes), Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (Our Lady of the Angels), or Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar), where the Marian presence and liturgical celebrations create a unique atmosphere.
These churches, integrated into the guided tours offered by the District Institute of Tourism (IDT) transform the city into a spiritual tourism circuit, perfect for those seeking to explore Bogotá through its rich cultural and religious heritage.
* Church of Our Lady of the Sorrows: Epicenter of Devotion
In the heart of the city lies the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, a temple that captures the very essence of this devotion. During Holy Week, its doors open to pilgrims and travelers who join in the prayer of the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows and other liturgical acts. These celebrations reach their most emotional peak on Friday of Sorrows, the prelude to Palm Sunday.
This temple is not only a place of prayer but also a key point for understanding Bogotá’s spirituality and the enduring strength of its religious traditions.
* Primatial Cathedral of Colombia: Contemplate Faith Through Art
A few steps away, in Bolívar Square, the Primatial Cathedral of Colombia offers an experience where devotion intertwines with sacred art. In one of its chapels, the image of the Virgin of Sorrows invites reflection and contemplation, surrounded by architecture that tells centuries of history.
For visitors, this place represents a mandatory pause: a moment to observe, feel, and connect with the historical and spiritual legacy of the city.
Processions and traditions in the streets
Beyond the temple walls, devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows comes alive in the streets. Processions and rosaries from local churches and parishes wind through various neighborhoods, allowing visitors to witness an authentic manifestation of collective faith, where entire generations accompany the Virgin in a gesture of solidarity, hope, and living tradition. This Holy Week, the invitation is for you to Bogotá, a spiritual tourism destination.
Bogotá, A Destination for Spiritual Tourism
Visiting Bogotá during Holy Week is to discover a city that invites inner reflection. Devotion to the Virgin of Sorrows offers an experience that transcends religion and becomes an opportunity to discover the soul of the capital: its history, its art, its people, and its ability to welcome travelers with respect and depth.
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