Virgin of La Puerta

The Virgin of La Puerta is a

Marian devotion of the Peruvian
Catholic Church whose image
has it's main place of worship
in a sanctuary built on the site
of the the former Otuzco Gate.

Located 75 km northeast of the city of Trujillo, in the La

Libertad region. The celebration originated in 1664 when the
image of the Virgin was placed at the entrance of Otuzco as
a precaution against the risk of a pirate incursion. Since
days before the central date hundreds of devout pilgrims
make a journey of about 73 km from Trujillo to the sanctuary
of the Virgen de la Puerta, located in Otuzco. Besides, many
people love to go to this event and meet new people with the
same devotion. The people who go expect to hope a safe
place where they will be calm and loved. The devotion and
faith of the participants is awe-inspiring, as they seek
blessings, express gratitude and ask for miracles.

In conclusion, I'd like to get to know this incredible place in

our country and try to understand all those people.