The Virgin of La Ropa

December 4, 2006

An image of the Virgen de Guadalupe appears near Playa La Ropa

In the past few days one of the parking spaces in the parking lot at the end of La Ropa beach, next to the local bus stop, has been converted into a place of reverence to the Virgin of Guadalupe.

According to local reports, on November 27th, 2006, the image of the virgin appeared on the bole of a plum tree that overhangs the parking lot, and it is considered by many to be a miracle, considering the upcoming festivities in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico, that take place every 12th of December.

Nearby restaurants, hotels and tourist facilties are excited about the possibility of this occurence attracting greater numbers of tourists and pilgrims to the area, particularly over this Christmas/New Year holiday period.

The shrine is currently festooned with colorful ribbons, flowers, candles and other decorations. A small table has been set up at the base of the hill on which the tree stands, to hold offerings of votive candles left by visitors.