Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Known around the world as the symbol of Puerto Vallarta, the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parrish will celebrate 90 years on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011.

The construction of the church is due to the dedication of Don Rafael Parra Castillo, the parish priest, who was able to unite the efforts of his followers so that, over the years the church has become one of the most visited and photographed places by tourists who visit our city.

Inside, visitors find authentic works of art such as the paintings that decorate the cupola by painter Daniel Lechon, the Via Cruces along its interior walls, the pulpit, the confessional, the antique marble altar, and the communion railings, cut of precious woods by Señor Martiniano Ramírez. Most impressive is the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe created by artist Ignacio Ramírez, a faithful copy, consecrated by the original found in Her Basilica in Mexico City.

The design of the tower and the crown – Puerto Vallarta’s main icon today - was created by the Parra Castillo presbytery. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a replica of the crown worn by Empress Charlotte.

Every year thousands of pilgrims come to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12th to celebrate the Virgin of Tepeyac, a festivity celebrated by Mexicans and foreigners alike.