Designed by HHF Architects, Ruta del Peregrino is a religious phenomenon centered and moved by the adoration to the Virgin of Talpa
Photography: Iwan Baan
La Ruta del Peregrino (Pilgrim?s Route) stretches out on a distance of 117 kilometers. Approximately two million people participate each year in this religious phenomenon coming from different states of MĂ©xico to walk through the mountain range of Jalisco, starting in the town of America, ascending to el Cerro del Obispo at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, crossing the peak of Espinazo del Diablo to descend to it?s final destination in the town of Talpa de Allende to meet with the Virgin of Talpa as an act of devotion, faith and gratitude.
Photography: Iwan Baan
This religious voyage has taken place since the 17th century, for the pilgrims, the act of faith is carried to a penitence, the conditions of the route are harsh. This sacrifice carried with austerity is an essential part of the promise or offering that become the ritual of purification. Photography: Iwan Baan
This project aims to provide the historical route with better conditions for the pilgrims as well as to maximize the social and economic profit for this area by taking advantage of this massive event. Based on a systematic vision the project becomes a sustainable site with different layers of meaning. As we focus on the whole, the master plan consists of an ecological corridor with infrastructure and iconic architectural pieces that add to the re...