Time of vacation, leisure time but also making decisions. “Sea or mountain?” Alone, with family or friends?, Known or unknown destination “?. Today we offer trips into madness from a different perspective to discover or rediscover new destinations already known what; you’re welcome to read what follows.
The holy places and the great religious centers of all religions have always been attractive, but today we have an offer on religious tourism much more widely than ever. Spain is without doubt one of the pioneers in this regard, to recall the traditional extensive way to Santiago de compositely. But the options go beyond this beloved country and we can find in any destination you like to visit. Here we will give you some options.
In addition to the better-known as the Holy Land, or the shrines of Our Lady of Lourdes and Fatima, have become very popular in Poland pilgrimages visiting temples and places where I lived John Paul I and where he exercised his priesthood.
Many travel agents are tapping the potential of religious tourism, and are rethinking their proposals and turning towards this very promising market niche; Think are an estimated one billion Catholics in the world who practice a greater or lesser As his faith and these must be added to all those who may feel interested in the cultural value of certain places, for his art, tradition and not only by the sensitivity that brings them their faith.
Latin America is a land where they exploit the proposals in this regard, we must remember that since 1492 Condo Christopher Columbus discovered this land we began the evangelization of the same and there was very interesting religious moisture.
In Argentina you have for example the Abbey of the Holy Child, a Benedictine Monastery receiving weekly to hundreds of pilgrims who arrive in search of peace and experiences. 20 are the monks who live at the abbey; you can participate with them in the prayers in the beautiful abbey church and take a guided tour of the premises of the monastery accompanied by specialized guides.
In Mexico, the Virgin of Guadalupe always calls us his interesting tradition. In Brazil, the National Shrine of Our Lady Parricide, who served as Pius XI declared patroness of Brazil, and Pope John Paul It’s Basilica, to visit the July 4, 1980.
These are some of the options that you can take into account, but remember that in almost any destination you choose for your vacation is the religious niche that will bring a new vision of the resort of your choice. We will continue giving tours from Madness tips in this regard. Until our next meeting and happy holidays!
