According to the congress agenda, Boyacá department will host the opening segment of the event from November 17 to 20, featuring itineraries that include Chiquinquirá, Tunja, and Sáchica. Yet it is Chiquinquirá that will mark the official inauguration and capture international attention as the spiritual heart of Colombia. Religious leaders, civil authorities, tourism experts, academics, and journalists from around the world will gather there to discuss the relationship between faith, tourism, and territorial development, promoting peace and reconciliation in a country still striving to heal historical wounds.
Chiquinquirá’s role in this event extends well beyond the religious sphere. The city will showcase its rich cultural heritage, artisanal traditions, warm hospitality, and distinctive gastronomy—elements that enrich the experience of pilgrims and visitors alike. At the same time, the congress will serve as a platform to launch projects that strengthen religious tourism as a sustainable economic driver, directly benefiting the local community and consolidating the city as a competitive, world-class destination.
The city’s incorporation into the World Religious Tourism Network represents a strategic opportunity to join a global circuit of cooperation, promotion, and knowledge exchange. This step will enhance Chiquinquirá’s international profile, increase its visibility, and foster alliances that transcend borders. Membership in this network also entails a commitment to the preservation of its spiritual and cultural heritage, ensuring that tourism develops in a respectful and sustainable manner.
The congress is expected to have deep and multifaceted impacts on Chiquinquirá. Spiritually, it will reaffirm its standing as a Marian shrine of continental reach. Socially, it will create spaces for dialogue on faith and peace across the territories. Economically, it will boost the arrival of both domestic and international visitors, energizing sectors such as commerce, hospitality, and cultural services. Far beyond the days of the event, the visibility and momentum generated will help cement Chiquinquirá’s status as one of Latin America’s leading religious tourism destinations.
In a world where millions of people travel driven by faith, devotion, and the search for meaning, Chiquinquirá stands out as an authentic destination where Marian spirituality meets the hospitality of its people and the richness of its traditions. Its accession to the World Religious Tourism Network not only strengthens its identity but also opens a new chapter of internationalization and cooperation. With the Jubilee 2025, Chiquinquirá will offer the world a message of hope and reconciliation, consolidating its place as Colombia’s Marian capital and as a beacon of faith for pilgrims worldwide.center of the 2025 Congress in Colombia
