Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Basí­lica de Santa Marí­a de Guadalupe is an incredible display that reminded me somewhat of visiting Vatican City. Guadalupe is the saint of the Americas and even if you have only a passing familiarity with Catholic culture, you will at least recognize the iconography:

A moving walkway keeps things humming along:

The modern basilica dates to the 1970s:

The sprawling site contains beautiful works of architecture from previous eras:

…and even if you are oblivious to what is clearly a spiritual experience for those around you, you will at least appreciate the stunning views of the city from the perch of Iglesia del Cerrito on the hill above: