Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage Tour

We went recently to Mexico City for Our Lady of Guadalupe pilgrimage. Super duper, it was!! It was everything we wanted, and more. The size of the group was perfect. Very nice not being in a herd. Lovely hotel and none of our meals disappointed.
Our guide, Francisco, was superb. We are the sort of folk that like in depth info. etc., he delivered it. He took his time, was responsive to every question, explained everything thoroughly, and, ‘ talked ‘ to you. That , is the most important part of being a guide. I talked to him on the side many times. He was very interactive. A real pleasure. The sites we saw were varied. We learned very much about many things. Fr. Peter was a great priest. A joy, having him as our spiritual guide. He was one of the group, blended, right in. Our driver, Eduardo, was amazing! He could drive that bus thru a keyhole! We are referring you to our friends.
Have a great year!

It was a wonderful experience to be part of this pilgrimage. It was more rewarding to me that it took place during the week of Ash Wednesday. I was very amazed and impressed with the number of people who came to receive ashes in the various churches we visited on that day.
One other thing that amazes me is the many huge churches in Mexico, almost comparable to the size of churches in Rome. It made sense to me that at some point, public revenue was no longer sent to Spain, as a result of sea piracy; and that they were instead used to erect the churches.
It is approaching five hundred years since the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and her influence is still very much felt all over the country of Mexico. This pilgrimage was a great journey and I can not wait to lead another journey with more pilgrims to other regions with Catholic Journeys.

Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (March 9–14, 2026)

I had the privilege of serving as the Spiritual Director for this pilgrimage, joining the group on March 10. Each day was centered on prayer, the celebration of Holy Mass, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, creating a deeply meaningful spiritual experience for all.

Highlights of the journey included our visit to Puebla, where we prayed the Rosary en route and celebrated Mass upon arrival, and our final day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. There, we joined another pilgrimage group for Mass and later prayed the Stations of the Cross in observance of Lent—a truly moving experience.

The pilgrimage was very well organized, with excellent accommodations, enjoyable meals, and a knowledgeable and attentive guide who ensured everything ran smoothly.

Most importantly, the spiritual fruits of the journey were evident. I had the blessing of hearing several confessions, including one pilgrim returning to the sacrament after many years. It was a beautiful reminder of the grace and renewal that pilgrimages bring. We returned home spiritually enriched, refreshed, and inspired in our faith.

Dear Catholic Journeys,

I am so happy that I have found you. Our trip to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City was simply amazing. Your choice of hotel was an excellent choice. The hotel staff were very accommodating and friendly. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable. We felt the warmth and Love. The food was good and supply of bottled water constant. Our driver was very helpful and we felt safe during our travels around and outside the city. Our guide Francisco was very knowledgeable and patient. You could see his passion and dedication. As a small group, we were able to get to know each other in such a short time. This experience was unforgettable and I will always cherish the memories of new found friends, Mexican people, and Mexico City.
I am glad that I made an excellent decision and choice to go with your company to see and get closer to our Blessed Mother – our Lady of Guadalupe & our Lady of Ocotlan.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Thank you Marcelle for everything.

Sincerely,
Josie R
Texas

Our pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico was a wonderful experience spiritually, culturally and historically.

Our guide, Raul, was absolutely outstanding. He is an excellent communicator with a thorough and vast knowledge of Mexican history and culture. His way of informing us about each historical and religious site was interesting and captivating. He was a caring and kind guide who went out of his way to make sure we were well informed and enjoying ourselves.

Our driver, Eduardo, was fantastic. He really knew how to navigate the roadways carefully and safely, even driving skillfully through rain and sleet.

The priest that accompanied us (Fr. Jude) was delightful, joy-filled and jovial…a deeply religious man of God who loved to laugh. The prayers, reflections and Masses he offered enhanced our spiritual experience. Plus, he was just really fun to be with!

The hotel was wonderful—the staff was friendly and always willing to help. Every meal was provided and the food was fantastic. Breakfast was a bountiful spread. Dinners were gourmet and beautifully presented. Lunches were always great. The hotel and Raul and Eduardo always made sure we had plenty of bottled water.

It truly was a wonderful, fun-filled and spiritually-nourishing trip and I highly recommend this pilgrimage and travelling with Catholic Journeys—they are very organized and detail-oriented. Heartfelt thanks to Catholic Journeys for this memorable experience!