# Andean Virgin pilgrimage festivals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andean-virgin-pilgrimage-festivals > Updated: 2026-07-30T15:52:43.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In mid‑July, coverage highlighted two major Andean religious celebrations: the annual Virgen del Quinche pilgrimage in Ecuador’s Pichincha province and the Festividad de la Virgen de Urkupiña in Bolivia. Both events were described as deeply rooted in local cultural identity, drawing thousands of devotees who travel on foot, bicycle or vehicle to venerate the revered images and participate in fairs, concerts and traditional dances. By the end of July, reporting shifted to a detailed account of the Bolivian festival. The transfer of the Virgin of Urkupiña’s image from the San Ildefonso temple in Quillacollo to Cochabamba marked the official start of festivities running from 31 July to 16 August. The schedule now includes a children’s entry, a Marian advocations procession, an indigenous entry, a large folkloric procession (a departmental holiday), a solemn mass, a central feast, and a pilgrimage to the Calvary. Authorities coordinated logistics for thousands of pilgrims, patients and visitors, and noted the event’s contribution to tourism and the local economy. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Virgin of Urkupiña pilgrimage draws thousands to Cochabamba The Virgen de Urkupiña image was moved from Quillacollo to Cochabamba on 30 July, launching pilgrimages and processions that run through mid‑August and attract thousands of devotees, boosting tourism in Bolivia 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virgin-of-urkupia-festival-begins-in-cochabamba-bolivia ### 2026-07-15: Virgin festivals in Ecuador and Bolivia draw thousands of pilgrims Ecuador's Virgen del Quinche pilgrimage and Bolivia's Virgen de Urcupiña festivities each draw thousands, blending faith, cultural traditions, and community hopes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virgin-festivals-in-ecuador-and-bolivia-draw-thousands-of-pilgrims --- Cite as: Andean Virgin pilgrimage festivals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/andean-virgin-pilgrimage-festivals