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Chaguaya. The current Sanctuary has been declared a National Monument by Law of the Republic of 11 February 1993, in the Government of the Lic. Jaime Paz Zamora…

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Chaguaya Church – Taria

It is located next to the Camacho River, Arce province of the Department of Tarija, a 14 kilometers west of Padcaya.

The current Sanctuary has been declared a National Monument by Law of the Republic of 11 February 1993, in the Government of the Lic. Jaime Paz Zamora.

The construction of the ancient Temple began in 1910 by priest Juan Aparicio, was finished with 2 towers and 3 ships seven years later, under the direction of Martín Villanueva and the diligence of the dynamic Father Columbano Puccetti (1867 – 1939) Chaguaya parish priest. In the central finishing of its front there was an Iron Cross of 2,50 meters donated by the fervent Catholic Don Aurelio Arce Zamora.

It was inaugurated on 30 of August of 1917 in a solemn ceremony, with the presence of Father Zeferino Butelli, Guardian of the Franciscan convent of Tarija and of the godfathers Navajas Ichazo and his wife Mercedes Paz Rojas.

The current Sanctuary with its carved stone construction of the place began on 15 May 1953. From 1960 until its culmination in 1968, The direction of the work was carried out by Rafael Camponovo Toussaint

Its formidable stone façade, highlights a beautiful stained glass window donated by Franciscan Father Constantino Noci, of Italy. Above the stained glass are the bell towers and at the top the Holy Cross.

In front of the temple, It has a wide esplanade with corridors on the sides with a flagstone floor., pillars and 20 carved stone arches. The esplanade is used for processions and the corridors serve as shelter for promising pilgrims..

Inside, the temple has 28 meters long and 13 meters wide, mosaic floor and galleries with carved stone arches, 5 behind the altar and 24 sides.

The Party

The festival of the Virgin of Chaguaya begins on 15 of August (Virgin's day) until the 6 September (Confinement) with solemn masses and processions.

during the party, in the tents or houses near the temple, the famous chirriadas are issued, honey and cane juice, and regional food.

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