The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

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Sanctuary of the Holy Child of Atocha at Plateros

Plateros, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico Christianity

A nationally important pilgrimage shrine in Plateros, famous for devotion to the Santo Niño de Atocha and its vast tradition of ex-votos.

Holy Child of Atocha