Basilica of the Lord of Miracles, Buga
Basílica del Señor de los Milagros
One of Colombia's most important Catholic pilgrimage sites, where millions of believers visit each year to venerate the cross of the Lord of Miracles.
Buga lies about 70 km northeast of Cali. The Basilica of the Lord of Miracles was built in 1907. Its red-brick neo-Romanesque facade has twin towers, and inside is a crucifix of Jesus said to have grown miraculously on its own. It is one of Colombia's most revered religious images, drawing millions of pilgrims each year. The area around the church is a well-preserved colonial old town, which is pleasant to explore on foot. The bus trip from Cali takes about 1.5 hours, and it is often combined with Hacienda El Paraíso and Lake Calima into a day trip. The pilgrimage festival and weekends are extremely crowded.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00 (frequent Masses)
Nearby sights
- Lake Calima
- Hacienda El Paraíso
- Juanchito Salsa Clubs
- Cerro de las Tres Cruces
- La Ermita Church
- Bulevar del Río
- Plaza de Caicedo
- Torre Mudéjar & San Francisco Church