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Ruta Peregrino, Mexico

2008

Ruta Peregrino Mexico

The Pilgrims during their Easter pilgrimage to Talpa

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 Mexico to walk through the mountain range of Jalisco, starting in the town of Ameca, 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.

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. This project aims to provide the historical route with better conditions for the pilgrims as well as to maximize the social and economical 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 religious ritual and also aim to appeal to a broader audience and allow the Route to have a flow of visitor beyond the religious. Each landmark by a different designer, a group of individual dialogues with specific sites and intentions that add up, to weave a single story.

Further Viewing
Sanctuary by Ai Weiwei/FAKE Design
Sanctuary Circle by Dellekamp Arquitectos
Crosses Lookout Point by Elemental
Pilgrim’s Column by Christ & Gantenbein
Lookout Point by HHF architects
Shelters by Luis Aldrete
Gratitude Open Chapel by Dellekamp Arquitectos – Tatiana Bilbao
The pilgrimage From Ameca to Talpa de Allende, Jalisco, Mexico

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