# Religious pilgrimages in South America

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-pilgrimages-in-south-america
> Updated: 2026-08-28T01:02:19.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Religious pilgrimages have drawn significant crowds across South America. In Ecuador, devotees participated in various walks to honor the Virgen del Cisne. This included a traditional ‘Caminata de la Fe’ in Pastaza, where hundreds of pilgrims, including members of the Pastaza National Police, traveled from the Puyo Cathedral to the sanctuary on the Puyo–Macas road.

Other large-scale movements included a 75-kilometer procession from El Cisne through San Pedro de la Bendita and Catamayo to the city of Loja, arriving on August 20. In Argentina, thousands gathered in Chimpay to commemorate the birth of Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá through masses and processions.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Religious pilgrimages draw thousands in Argentina and Ecuador

Faith-based pilgrimages draw thousands in Argentina and Ecuador, with devotees honoring Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá in Chimpay and the Virgen del Cisne in Loja.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-pilgrimages-draw-thousands-in-argentina-and-ecuador

### 2026-08-20: Pilgrims walk to the Virgin of Cisne Sanctuary in Pastaza

Hundreds of pilgrims and members of the Pastaza National Police participated in the Caminata de la Fe to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Cisne in Ecuador.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pilgrims-walk-to-the-virgin-of-cisne-sanctuary-in-pastaza

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Cite as: Religious pilgrimages in South America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/religious-pilgrimages-in-south-america