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When is the Luján pilgrimage walk in 2026?

From La Nación · () Spanish

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  • The 52nd annual Luján pilgrimage will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
  • The official departure of the Virgin’s image is scheduled for 10 a.m. from the San Cayetano Shrine in Liniers, under the motto “Mother, in your embrace we recognize ourselves as brothers and sisters.”
  • The traditional route to the Basilica of Luján covers 60 kilometers, with free medical and support stations available along the way.

Every year, devotees of the Virgin of Luján prepare for the traditional pilgrimage to the sanctuary. In 2026, the walk will mark its 52nd edition and take place over the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 4.

The official departure of the Virgin’s image is scheduled for 10 a.m. from the San Cayetano Shrine in Liniers, at Cuzco 150. This year’s motto is “Mother, in your embrace we recognize ourselves as brothers and sisters.”

Thousands of people take part in the pilgrimage. Many walk toward the Basilica of Luján to give thanks and ask the Virgin for blessings, starting from different points along the route. The most traditional version covers 60 kilometers from the starting point to the sanctuary.

Because of the physical demands of the walk, medical and support stations are usually set up along the route. These services assist pilgrims free of charge.

Mother, in your embrace we recognize ourselves as brothers and sisters.

· 2026 Luján pilgrimage organizersThe motto for the 52nd annual pilgrimage.
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