Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe (CDMX) — Main Basilica Shrine Visit + Tilma Viewing (Free Access, Religious Site Rules)

The Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe is Mexico’s most important Catholic pilgrimage site — the main modern basilica is where the Tilma of San Juan Diego is displayed. There’s no ticket gate for the basilica itself (it’s a functioning religious sanctuary), and you visit self-guided, following on-site rules of respect and dress.

• Free access to the Basílica de Santa María de Guadalupe (main basilica).
• Self-guided visit to the main interior areas where the Tilma is displayed.

• Perfect for: first-time CDMX visitors, families, pilgrims, history/culture travelers.
• Important: this is a religious site with dress/decoro rules (see below).

• Enter the basilica, view the Tilma area, and walk the sanctuary grounds at your own pace.

• Tickets / price (official): Free (main basilica access).
• Opening hours (official): Mon—Sun 06:00—21:00.
• Dress code / decoro (official): no entry to temples/capillas/museos/criptas with revealing clothing (e.g., low-cut tops, crop tops, sleeveless shirts, shorts above the knee, miniskirts) or caps.

• Time needed: 45—120 minutes (longer if you explore multiple chapels/areas in the complex).
• Go early if you want a calmer visit.

CDMX’s #1 pilgrimage site — main basilica is free, open daily 06:00—21:00. Respect the official dress/decoro rules.