Fiesta de la Virgen del Verdun

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Religious & SpiritualMinas/Verdun
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe sanctuary holds status as a Santuario
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: UYU
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Fiesta de la Virgen del Verdun in Minas/Verdun

A major Catholic pilgrimage honoring the Virgen del Verdun, patroness of the city of Minas, at the Santuario Nacional located on the Cerro del Verdun hill just outside town, drawing thousands of pilgrims each year, with a recent April gathering reported as attracting miles de personas, thousands of people.

On the Cerro del Verdun, a hill just outside the city of Minas in Lavalleja department, sits one of Uruguay's most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites: the Santuario Nacional de la Virgen del Verdun, dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title del Verdun and formally recognized as Minas's patron.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The sanctuary holds status as a Santuario Nacional, national sanctuary, one of the relatively few sites in Uruguay carrying that formal designation, and it sits atop the scenic Cerro del Verdun hill overlooking Minas, combining physical pilgrimage, an uphill approach to the shrine, with devotional practice

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The mystery stays covered

the Virgen del Verdun is specifically recognized as patrona de la ciudad de Minas, patroness of the city, giving the observance deep civic as well as religious significance for Lavalleja department

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Marian devotion to the Virgen del Verdun has been part of Minas and Lavalleja's religious identity for generations

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with the shrine's elevated

The sacred route

Living ritual

scenic setting on the Cerro del Verdun becoming a defining feature of the pilgrimage experience

The local code

Living ritual

formally recognized within the Uruguayan Catholic Church through the Conferencia Episcopal del Uruguay

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

For Fiesta de la Virgen del Verdun, plan transport around the exact Minas/Verdun venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Modest clothing appropriate for a religious pilgrimage site; sturdy walking shoes are important given the hill ascent to the sanctuary, and warm layers depending on season since Lavalleja's...

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

For Fiesta de la Virgen del Verdun, stay near the part of Minas/Verdun you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

UYU

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map34.90 S, 56.19 WOpen in Google Maps

Minas/Verdun, Lavalleja, Uruguay

Nearest airportMVD — Carrasco General Cesáreo L. Berisso
TransportFor Fiesta de la Virgen del Verdun, plan transport around the exact Minas/Verdun venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Fiesta de la Virgen del Verdun, stay near the part of Minas/Verdun you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Minas/Verdun via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Minas/Verdun, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for April.Compare faresFestival gearModest clothing appropriate for a religious pilgrimage site; sturdy walking shoes are important given the hill ascent to the sanctuary, and warm layers depending on season since Lavalleja's hill country runs cooler than the coast.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Uruguay and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Fiesta de la Virgen del Verdun?

Fiesta de la Virgen del Verdun is listed for April · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Fiesta de la Virgen del Verdun take place?

The festival is listed in Minas/Verdun, Uruguay. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Minas/Verdun, Lavalleja, Uruguay

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLvirgendelverdun.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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