Capilla del Cerrito — Attraction in Mexico City

It's a beautiful small chapel on top of a hill, you have to climb several staircases to get there. The way up and its surroundings are covered in lush green gardens with several plant species. The first constructions of the sacred site of this chapel began in 1666 when a devout local business couple commemorated the first appearances of the Virgin of Guadalupe and thus began the event by December 12th of that year. By mid 18th century the priest demanded a new chapel more spacious due to increasing pilgrims visiting each December 12th and the now known chapel was constructed in all its...

Amazing place worth seeing! The fact that it was built in 1666 is just amazing. Climbing the hill was a bit of a challenge so TAKE YOUR TIME! Also please wear sneakers that are not slippery because i wore sandals and i fell on my way down. There are stairs and also a ramp for wheelchairs and walkers. On the very top, they have little shops for you to buy souvenirs, drinks and snacks. The view is amazing from top! Felt very peaceful. Definitely...

It is a place worth visiting, mostly early in the morning when a view of Mexico city can be appreciated. Nice gardens. And for those religious persons, I suggest to offer all the way up stairs. Use of sunblocker and cap, and some coins (for toilets, for example) highly...