The basilica can be accessed by metro line 3. There is no entrance fee. There are a few cathedrals other than the main basilica. The garden is amazing and well kept. Attached to the garden, there is a plaza selling religius ornaments, snack and souvenirs.

Given the importance of the Virgin of Gaudalupe, this is an important site, even if you're not religious, have different beliefs. Admission is free. The shroud is in the first church as you enter the compound. You ride on a conveyer belt to view. As elsewhere in the city, people are very polite. No shoving etc. You can ride more than once if first view not enough. There are two-three other chapels, some of which require climbing a lot of steps. There is also a reasonably priced gift store on site. Overall, a wonderful visit. Total time spent: 1 hour (visited all the chapels).

Incredible sight to see. This is a very important pilgrimage destination which changed the course of history in Mexico. Loved the Mass at the Basilica, which is pretty much every hour, climbing the hill at Tepeyac and the chapels. Most importantly I’ve always wanted to see the Tilma. The Blessed Mother imprinted the iconic image of herself on Juan Diego’s tilma in 1531 - and it miraculously still exists today. So happy to have seen it and all the sights here. What a great sight to see in Mexico City. They do not hand out maps- so take a photo of the tourist map in the glass case as you enter so you can find your way around!

This place is so impressive. We got there at 730 am and was already a crowd building but we were able to walk about and see most before it got so crowded.. Make sure you take the time to walk to the top of the hill to the smaller church. It is a beautiful view and has great prices on souvenirs. Its a climb but worth it. Just take your time. The grounds are beautifully manicured. Everyone was so friendly. So glad we visited. (the Guadalupe "cloth" is inside below and behind the alter where Priests stand. There is a moving sidewalk so you can see it. The story behind it is a little whimiscal but "to each his own" beliefs. It is very pretty though.

I was raised Catholic but no longer practice. Still you needn't be religious to find that this site is worth the trip and an hour or two of your time. It's really a huge complex. The new basilica houses the image of the virgin, which is located behind the altar. Visit all of the churches/chapels to get the complete picture and to enjoy the views of the city.

We were nine family members, visiting the Basilica, including young children, teens and grandparents. We all loved it. Parking was easy in the garage. As soon as we arrived Mass was being celebrated so we took the opportunity to participate (Mass is celebrated every half hour). It was so very moving to celebrate Mass in front of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Once Mass ended we went and rode the moving platform underneath the image that allows one to see the image closer. We then spent too much time in the gift shop that’s in the lower rear of the Basilica. The shop is very crowed. You are better off going to one of the other official stores located on the grounds of the Basilica because there will be less crowded. Finally we, without the grandparents, climbed to the top of the hill where one of the original churches that housed the image of Our Lady is located. The view was beautiful as are the gardens and statues on the way up and down. Don’t miss them! Seeing Our Lady of Guadalupe in person is a beautiful, moving and uplifting experience.

It is a pilgrimage for Catholics and a testimony for the unbelievers. You will see the evidence of the actual miracle,… for the faithful. For skeptics, may be it is time to reconsider and explore the history and revisit the knowledge. Read about the miracle and the importance of this basilica, before your visit especially if you are not accompanied by a reputable tour guide.

Beautiful Church to visit upon your arrival to Mexico City. They have shops outside the church and little restaurants to eat from. You don’t see the time flying by when walking around and enjoying the scenery.

This is a special Basilica demonstrating the history of the conversion of native American people to the Christian Faith. There are hundreds of years of religous art and architecture here. This is a top 5 pilgramige site for Catholics. Like all Chistian Churches it is open to all and free of charge. It is best to begin at the La Villa Subway station for a nice view of the enterance. The day long journey and walking includes the Basilica, the Blessing Station, hourly services, the Baptistry, 6 large historic Chapels, a Convent, the hill climb to the spring, 1000's religous paintings and bronzes, two museums, the fountains procession, the garden, the story telling clock tower and the miracle reveal. The outwall has the Jesus's stations of the cross like Jerusalem in the Holyland.