Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción

White statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe with open arms, above the church and under a blue sky with dark clouds. It is surrounded by tree tops.

Guadalupe Hill, seen from afar atop the lush green mountain peak, offers a distant view of Bogotá. The sky is blue, dotted with white clouds.

Guadalupe Hill surrounded by lush green mountains, with Bogotá visible in the distance. The sky is blue with white clouds and a rainbow.

Sunset in Bogotá from a mountain, orange sky and gray clouds.

Guadalupe Church from above and the back of the white statue, surrounded by green trees, with Bogotá visible in the distance with a blue sky and white clouds.

Virgin of the Immaculate Conception - Guadalupe Hill

Contrary to popular belief, the sculpture on this hill does not correspond to the Virgin of Guadalupe but to the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, patron saint of the Archdiocese of Bogotá. The Indians called Monserrate Hill "grandfather's foot" and the neighboring Guadalupe Hill "grandmother's foot."

When the Spaniards first arrived, almost 400 years ago, they named it Guadalupe Hill in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe of Badajoz. They planted a cross and, just a few months later, began the construction of the sanctuary, a project that took over 100 years. Unfortunately, earthquakes in 1743, 1785, 1826, and 1917 destroyed the chapels erected in honor of the Virgin.

The enormous statue, standing 15 meters tall, can be seen from kilometers away. From this viewpoint, visitors can appreciate a breathtaking view of much of the capital and a clear view of Monserrate Hill and its sanctuary. The peaceful atmosphere invites you to disconnect from the overwhelming noise of the metropolis.

Here, you will find stores selling religious items, handicrafts, traditional food, and desserts.